KARACHI - The Martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA) was observed here on Monday in the metropolis with religious fervour and sanctity. Central procession of Youm-e-Ali (RA) peacefully concluded at Imambrgah Hussinian Iranian, Kharadar, amid tight security measures. Several small processions, taken out from different parts of the city, had gathered at Nishtar Park to become part of the central procession while noted cleric Maulana Ali Murtaza Zaidi in his address highlighted various noble aspects of the life of Hazrat Ali (RA). He said that Hazrat Ali (RA) was brought up under the shadow of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) that was why Maula-e-Kainaat Ali Al-Murtaza (RA) is considered the treasure of knowledge and the symbol of tolerance, bravery, generosity and eloquence even today. He played exemplary role in serving Islam and confronted the enemies of religion and Shariah while shattering the foundations of oppression, brutality and suppression till his martyrdom, he added. He said, "With towering personality and eminence, Hazrat Ali (RA) made all Muslims, either Shia or Sunni, followers of the divine religion and even his enemies exercised a humble attitude towards him". Zaidi condemned the government over its policy to please the US alleging that Americans and their allies were behind the conspiracy to destabilise Pakistan. After the Majlis, the central procession of the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA) set off from Nishtar Park under the leadership of Abu-Turab Scouts and passed through Britton Road, Shahrae Khurasan and M A Jinnah Road where mourners offered the Zohreen prayers at M. A. Jinnah Road led by Maulana Hamid and organised by Imamia Students Organization. Addressing the worshippers, ISO Karachi President Raza Abidi denounced the West over its refusal to recognise the elected Hamas government. He announced that Muslims across the world would celebrate the Quds Day on 25th of Ramadan to show their solidarity with innocent Palestinians. He also condemned the US attacks on Pakistani territories and urged the government to cut off relations with Washington. After the prayers, mourners of the Youm-e-Ali (RA) procession staged demonstration against the US-backed Israeli aggression against the innocent Palestinians and torched the American and Israeli flags. Procession restarted from the M. A. Jinnah towards its traditional destination while passing through Mansfield Street, Empress Market, Regal Chowk, Preedy Street, Bolton Market, Rampat Rai Road, Nawab Mahabbat, Khanji Road and Kharadar and concluded at Imambargah Hussainian Iranian peacefully. Thousands of volunteers were deployed for security of the procession who cordoned of the whole procession with the help of police and the Rangers. The city police had adopted foolproof security arrangements for the safety of mourners along the route of the procession. A total of 5,000 policemen were deployed to ensure foolproof security on this occasion. The streets and alleys adjoining the main M A Jinnah Road were sealed to prohibit entry of irrelevant persons and vehicles while all of the nearby markets remained closed under the directions of the concerned government authorities.   Several organisations including CDGK, MQM, PPP, ISO and others had set up their first aid medical camps at different spots along the main M A Jinnah Road to provide quick help to the mourners.