Processions carried out in Sgr, elsewhere to remember Karbala martyrs
Srinagar: The Shia Muslims on Thursday carried out processions in different parts of the Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of 10th Muharram, Ashura, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and his companions for their supreme sacrifice in Karbala.
The day was observed with religious zeal and sanctity as religious events were organized in Masjids by Sunni Muslims while the Imam Baras echoed with ‘Nowha’ and ‘Marsiyah’ throughout the day.
Thousands of mourners took out Ashura procession, which passed from several localities including Bota Kadal and Hawal before culminating into the ‘Majlis-e-Shaam-e-Gareeban’ at the historic Imambara at Zadibal Alamgari Bazar here on Thursday evening. It was the largest Zuljanah procession in the Valley with thousands of mourners participating in it.
Many devotees were seen touching Zuljannah with reverence while several were seen passing the young children under it.
People, especially from Sunni sect, were also seen offering refreshments including special drinks and food to the mourners.
The second major procession was taken out at Imambara of Mirgund which after passing through various lanes and by-lanes, ended at the historic Imambara of Budgam in central Kashmir.
A large procession was also taken from Babapora Magam which culminated at Ahmadpora in the Budgam.
Reports of Zuljinnah and Alam processions were also received from all districts of the Valley including Dab Wakora (Ganderbal), Pandraithan and Hassanabad in Srinagar, Pattan, Qazipora in Baramulla district, Gongwa, Wakharwan, Chhatergul, Sallar and Devsar in South Kashmir.
The mourners were seen striking their chest and head with their hands as they continued to recite Nowha and Marsiya to pay accolades to the martyrs of Karbala.
Apart from makeshift tents, ambulances with doctors, para-medics and medicines were kept ready at the place.
Reports of Ashura processions were also received from Jammu including Pir Mitha Imam Bada. The processions passed through Lakhadata Bazar, Kanak Mandi, Rajinder Bazar and Shaheedi Chowk. (With inputs from agencies)
