Srinagar: Ashoora, the 10th day of Islamic holy month of Muharram was Tuesday observed across Jammu and Kashmir while the Muharram processions were taken out at multiple places to pay tributes to the Karbala martyrs with devotes mourning the events of the battle of Karbala.
Notably, the 10th Muharram is observed as Youm-e-Ashoora when over 1,400 years ago, Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was martyred along with his family members and 72 companions in Karbala, (now) in Southern Iraq.
As per reports, the biggest procession was carried out from Bota Kadal to Zadibal in which thousands of mourners participated.
The Muharram processions were also taken out in central Kashmir’s Budgam, North Kashmir’s Pattan, Sopore and Delina areas of Baramulla district, Wularhama Pahalgam, Sofi Pora, Halkha, Chaturgund areas of South Kashmir.
During the day, the people established food stalls, providing water bottles and medicines to the mourners.
Besides, the Sunni Muslims also organized Ijtimas (religious gathering) on the occasion in several mosques during which the religious clerics threw light on the teachings of Imam Husain (AS) and also narrated the events of Karbala.
However, except near Abi Guzar locality, no restrictions were imposed anywhere in Srinagar today.
Meanwhile, paying tribute to Karbala martyrs, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Vijay Kumar, said that all the security related arrangements were already put in place for Ashoora.
“I appeal to the people to follow the path of Karbala martyrs,” he said.
About providing water and other stuff during Ashoora, Kumar said that it is the duty of police and as such has been taking part in such activities and will continue to do so.
“ADGP Kashmir Mr. Vijay Kumar along with SSP Srinagar & other officers participated in the 10th Muharram procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) & also held the Shabih e Zuljana of Imam Hussain (AS) today in Zadibal Srinagar,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
(KNO)