LAHORE, August 27 (Online Int’l): Youm-e-Ashur will be observed on August 30 across the country with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions in Karbala.
The day is observed to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his 72 companions to uphold the truth. Alam, Zuljinnah and Taazia processions will be taken out in all big and small towns across the country. Scholars will highlight the teachings of Imam Hussain (R.A) and various aspects of the Karbala tragedy.
On the occasion, elaborate security measures will be taken by the government with the deployment of thousands of military, paramilitary and police to avoid any untoward incident across the country. Police pickets have been established on all entry and exit points of the processions while hospitals have also been put on alert to deal with any emergency.
In Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, all roads leading to Imambargahs will be guarded through special deployment and strict security has been ensured for the processions.
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