Ashura, the 10th of Muharram is being observed on Tuesday with reverence and solemnity throughout the country amid stringent security measures adopted by the law-enforcement agencies.
The day is being observed to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah Taala Anho), the grandson of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) to uphold the banner of truth and righteousness. It may be mentioned that the tragedy of Karbala symbolises resistance to forces of tyranny and upholding the cause of justice in most trying times.
Alam and Zuljinaah processions will be taken out across the country in which Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the spirit and teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the need for forging unity to meet the present challengers. Sham-e-Gharibaan will be held in the evening in the imambargahs.
The government has thrown a security net across the country to ensure peace and tranquillity. The provincial capitals and Federal Capital saw special security arrangements on Monday.
Imam Bargahs and places of majalis are under tight security cover, while control rooms and crisis management centres have been established at different places to monitor deployment, coordination and patrol between officials performing field duties. Special teams are also closely supervising the security situation.
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi, in his message on the occasion of Youm-e-Ashur, said that the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) inspires us to be ready to make any sacrifice for upholding the lofty human values.
"Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) set a noble example of laying down his life for the cause of truth. We should also on this occasion renew our determination to act upon the principles of Islam. We should rise above sectarian differences and promote tolerance in the society as Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) sacrificed his life in Karbala to discourage un-Islamic trends for the revival of true Islamic values", the chief minister said.
He said that Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) throughout his life set glorious examples of unity, tolerance, harmony and brotherhood among the Muslims and we should follow his footsteps for salvation in the world herein and hereafter.
Moreover, a spokesman of health department said that the administrations of hospitals had adopted special arrangements for dealing with any emergency during Ashura. Additional staff had been deputed in emergency and surgical wards, while life-saving and other medicines had been made available. Mobile medical units and ambulances would provide first aid during the Zuljinnah processions.
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