Strict security arrangements were put in place with police cordonning off the main road at Guru Mandir causing the traffic to detour.

MA Jinnad Road, Regal Intersection and Saddar areas witnessed intense traffic jam following commencement of the procession.

Qasr-e-Musayyab in Rizvia Society will witness a second procession scheduled to culminate at Masjid-o-Imambargah Shah-e-Najaf on Martin Road. 

The religious procession is held on 8th of Rabi' ul-Awwal to commemorate the passing away of Hazrat Imam Hasan al-Askari (RA).

It may be mentioned, this is the last procession of the mourning period that begins in the Islamic month of Muharramul Haram. 

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