Kargil, Jun 26: Youm-e-Ashura was observed on Friday with reverence and religious fervour throughout Kargil district of Ladakh region to pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and his companions for their supreme sacrifice in Karbala.
Thousands of mourners gathered across Kargil to observe the 10th day of Muharram (Ashura) with deep reverence and solemnity. Devotees participated in peaceful mourning processions and special prayers to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala.
These processions were organised by Anjuman e Jami’at e Isna Ashariya and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust. People were beating their chests and reciting lamentations on Imam Hussain and his companion who gave their sacrifice for the sake of Islam in the desert in Karbala.
The Ashura processions commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his faithful companions in the Battle of Karbala were taken out throughout the Kargil district Friday on eve of Youm e Ashura. The mourners, expressing their grief, recited noha and performed Zanjeer Zani. Passing through the main bazar Kargil, and by noon, they converged at Houza Elmiyah Asna Asharia Kargil. The processions reached Inqilab Manzil, famously known as Qatilgha e Hussaini, where the Ashura e Hussaini concluded with the recitation of ziyarat Ashura and a main sermon.
The authorities had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and proper conduct of the mourning processions.
Youm-e-Ashoora was also observed with profound faith, devotion, and solemnity in Drass as thousands of mourners gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS) and his loyal companions at Karbala.
Religious gatherings (Majalis), mourning processions, and prayers were held across the town. Religious scholars highlighted the eternal message of Imam Hussain (AS), emphasizing justice, sacrifice, truth, patience, and the importance of standing against oppression. Mourners participated peacefully, reciting elegies (Noha) and paying homage to the sacrifices of Karbala. The observance was conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner with the cooperation of local volunteers, religious organizations, civil administration, and security agencies.
Deputy Commissioner Drass Imteeaz Kachoo and SP Drass Ishtiyaq Kachoo were personally supervising the overall arrangements.
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