Ashura observed with reverence across JK

Thousands participate in Zuljanah processions to pay tributes to Imam Hussain (AS)

Photo: Habib Naqash/GK

Youm-e-Ashura was observed on Saturday with reverence and religious fervour throughout Jammu & Kashmir to pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and his companions for their supreme sacrifice in Karbala.
Alam and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all districts across Kashmir. Thousands of Azadars participated in a procession in downtown Srinagar which passed through Mohalla Syed Afzal, Alamgari Bazar and culminated at Zadibal Imambargah. The procession was led by Shia Association president and Minister of Information Technology, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari.
On the occasion, Molvi Ansari threw light on the life and martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions. The procession was organized under the aegis of Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association.
Ashura processions were also taken out in Baarji Harwan, Bemina, Gund Khwaja Qasim, Mirgund, Hanjiveera, Balhama, Panear, Tral, Divsar Kulgam, Sofipora Pahalgam, Chattergul, Achabal, Dangerpora, Sonawari and scores of other places.
In central Kashmir’s Budgam district Ashura processions was taken out from Gazi Manzil to Imambara Yousufabad, Magam, Iskinderpora Beerwah and Sonpah. The biggest procession was taken out from Mirgund to Imambargah Budgam.
Ashura processions were also taken out in Ladakh’s remote Turtuk, Partappora and Chushut. In Kargil, Ashura was observed under the banner of Anjuman-e-Jamiyat Ullama (Islamia School Kargil). The mourning processions were taken out from 25 villages of Kargil amid cold. The processions passed through Main Bazar, Lal Chowk, Khomeni Chowk, Islamia School Chowk and concluded at Qatilgaha-e-Hussaini (Inqillab Manzil). Thousands of mourners participated in these processions.
In Ganderbal district, Ashura processions were taken out at Bot Kullan and Dub. Minister for Education, Naeem Akhtar, accompanied by District Development Commissioner Ganderbal, Showkat Aijaz Bhat, visited Dub Ganderbal on Ashura eve to take stock of situation there.
The Minister went around Imambargah in the area to take stock of arrangements made by district administration. Expressing satisfaction over arrangements provided by the district administration, he said that Imam Hussain (AS) symbolizes firm faith in Almighty, high principals of righteousness, purity of thought and highest degree of sacrifice to uphold truth and human dignity.
He said that Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions exhibited unparalleled courage and patience, and made historic sacrifices at Karbala which would enlighten and guide the mankind forever. Among others, Superintendent of Police Ganderbal, Imtiyaz Ismail Parray, and Superintending Engineer Roads & Buildings were also present on the occasion.

JAMMU:
Thousands of mourners were part of an Ashura procession taken out on Saturday from Peer Mitha Jammu amid tight security arrangements. The procession commenced from Imam Bargah Peermitha under the banner of Anjuman-e-lmamia, Jammu.
Thousands of mourners from across the region mourned the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS). A brief Majlis (congregation) was also held before the start of the procession where scholars delivered lectures narrating the tragedy of Karbala.
After passing through the traditional route, the procession culminated at Karbala complex Wazarat road. The majlis Sham-e-Ghariban was addressed by Moulana Syed Mohammad Abbass Rizvi, an Iranian Scholar.
Similar procession was also taken out from New Plots Jammu by Anjuman-e-Haidery that culminated and merged with the main procession at Imam Bargah Sofi Shah Peermitha.
Addressing media, President Anjuman-e-Imamia, Jammu, Syed Amanat Ali Shah said that Anjuman is doing pious duty of organizing Azadari in Jammu since long.

By GK News