ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): In depth arrangements have been finalized to observe Youm-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haram on Sunday with traditional religious solemnity and fervour, to memorialize the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions to preserve thw uprightness of Islam in Karbala in 61 AH.
The day will dawn with special prayers by the faithful at all Mosques and Imambargahs with Namaz-e-Fajr. All markets and business centres will remain closed on the occasion of Ashura. Media will issue special supplements and electronic media will air special programmes to mark the significance of the event. The governments, both federal and provincial, have made strict security arrangements to ensure the safety of mourners.
Various processions of Alam and Zul’jinnah will be taken out from the Imambargahs of the twin cities, which after passing through the already-determined traditional routes, will culminate at their fixed spots.
Islamabad police have also made arrangements to ensure implementation on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the government to contain the spread of COVID19 in mass gatherings.
Some 15,000 personnel of the Police, Pakistan Rangers and FC will perform security duties in the federal capital during Muharram ul Haram and maintain high vigilance to thwart any untoward incident. All SDPOs and SHOs have been directed for strict security arrangements and special checking of participants of processions, Majalis and other religious gatherings.
Similarly, Sham-e-Ghareeban would be held at each and every Imambargah after the processions during which the philosophy of martyrdom embraced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions is highlighted. A number of social and political organisations as well as individuals would set up stalls, Sabeels of juices, water, milk, tea and others will be set up at different places of the twin cities especially along the route of the procession in remembrance of the famine like situation faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions.
Walk-through gates and CCTV cameras have already been installed to check the entry and exit of people at various points. Pillion riding has been banned in the federal capital on 8th, 9th and 10th Muharram to avoid violence during these days.
Hospitals have been directed to remain alert for any emergency situation while a comprehensive plan has beeb formulated to provide first aid on the spot to the mourners. Mobile teams and ambulances with medical kits will move along with the processions, in order to provide immediate medical aid to the mourners.
Cellular services will remain suspended partially especially in the sectors G-6 and G-7 and in the sensitive areas of the federal capital till the end of the processions. In Rawalpindi, the main procession of Ashura will emerge from Imambargah Col. Maqbool Hussain and culminate at Imambargah Qadeemi after passing through its designated routes.
Zakireen highlighted the philosophy of the Karbala battle, paying great respect to the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The mourners held Sham-e-Ghariban Majlis at Imambargah Qadeemi.
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