LAHORE  - The main procession of Zuljanah was taken out from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate here on Wednesday night amid tight security arrangements which will conclude at Karbala Gamay Shah tomorrow (Thursday) 10th of Muharramul Haram. The procession would pass through its traditional routes, including Imambargah Syed Wajid Ali Shah, Mubarik Haveli, Chowk Nawab Sahib, Koocha Qazi Khana, Imambargah Maulvi Feroze Ali, Koocha Miskeenan, Mohalla Pir Gillanian, Imambargah Syed Rajjab Ali Shah, Chauhatta Mufti Baqir, Chowk Kotwali, Kashmiri Bazaar, Sunehri Mosque, Dabbi Bazaar, Gumti Bazaar, Sayd Mittha Bazaar, Tehsil Bazaar, Bazaar Hakimaan, Uchi Mosque and Bhaati Chowk to reach Karbala Gamay Shah. The foolproof security arrangements had been put in place along the routes of the main procession to avoid any untoward incident. Various facilities, including Rescue-1122 service, along with availability of medical facilities had also been ensured. Meanwhile, the 9th Muharram’s Zuljanah procession was taken out from Pando Street here. A large number of mourners participated in the procession. It started from Pando Street followed its traditional routes, including Noori Building, Siraj Building Chowk, Syedaan Chowk, Islampura Bazaar, Nilibar Mor, Civil Secretariat, Old Anarkali after which the procession passing through AG office reached Imambargah Khaime-e-Sadaat. The procession returned to Pando Street where it concluded. It is pertinent to mention here that dozens of small and large processions were taken out from different parts of the city while Majalis-e-Aza were also held.

Youm-e-Ashur to be observed today with due solemnity

Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram, will be observed tomorrow across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala. The mourning processions will be taken out in all the cities and towns of the country. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have also been issued for the mourning processions to avoid spread of COVID-19. Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy. In connection with the 9th Muharram today, Taazia and Zuljinah processions will be taken out in different parts of the country in memory of martyrs of Karbala. In the Federal Capital, the main procession of Taazia and Zuljinah will be taken out from Markazi Imambargah G-6/2 which will terminate at the same place after passing through the traditional route.

Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.