Yaum-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, was observed today [Wednesday] across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his devoted companions in Karbala.
In this connection, mourning processions of Tazia and Alam in all small and big cities of the country are heading towards their culmination stage.
Ulema and Zakireen on the occasion addressing participants of processions highlighted the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during mourning processions.
Karachi
The main Ashura procession in the city was taken out from Nishtar Park and concluded at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Allama Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi addressed the mourners at the begining of the procession.
To ensure security, the mourners are allowed to enter the designated procession areas after a thorough check.
Lahore
The main procession in the city was emerged from Nisar Haveli and concluded at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening. Sabeels of water, milk and tea have been set up along the route of the procession in remembrance of the famine-like situation faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.
Quetta
In Quetta, the main procession was taken out from Imambargah Nichari Alamdar Road. The procession culminated at its destination after Maghrib prayers.