Srinagar: Youm-e-Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions, would be observed across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday with solemnity.
The day is observed as a symbol of sacrifice and mourning, recalling the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), in the battle of Karbala on the 10th of Muharram, 1383 years ago according to the Hijri calendar and 1342 years according to the Gregorian calendar.
Officials said that an elaborate security arrangement had been made to avoid any untoward incident on Ashura.
“Alam” and “Zuljanah” processions would be taken out in all districts across Kashmir and Ladakh.
Ashura processions would also be taken out in BaarjiHarwan, Bemina, Gund Khawaja Qasim, Mirgund, Hanjiveera, Balhama, Panear, Tral, DevsarKulgam, SofiporaPahalgam, Chattergul, Achabal, Dangerpora, Sonawari, and scores of other places.
In central Kashmir’s Budgam district, Ashura processions would be taken out from Gazi Manzil to ImambargahYousufabad, Magam, Iskinderpora Beerwah, and Sonpah.
Ashura processions would also be taken out in Ladakh’s remote Turtuk, Partappora, and Chushut.
The authorities have decided to allow 10th Muharram processions from Alipora Bota Kadal, Lal Bazaar that would culminate at Zadibal while the Traffic Department issued an advisory.
On Sunday, thousands of Shia mourners are expected to participate in the ‘Alam’ and ‘Zuljanah’ processions across J&K.
In view of processions, the Traffic Police Department has issued a detailed advisory and traffic has been diverted from routes where processions are supposed to pass.
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