Martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali observed with devotion and reverence
Pakistan
Majalis held in which zakireen (narrators) highlighted the life of Hazrat Ali
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The martyrdom day (Youm-i-Ali) of fourth pious caliph of Islam, Ali ibn Abi Talib, observed across the country with great devotion and reverence on Monday.
Hazrat Ali suffered fatal injuries in an attack by a Kharijite dissident Ibn Muljim on 19th Ramazan in 40 AH (661 CE) while going to say Fajr prayer in Iraqi city Kufa. He embraced martyrdom on 21st of Ramazan.
Majalis held in which zakireen (narrators) highlighted the life and teachings of Hazrat Ali while processions were taken out across the country.
In Islamabad and Rawalpindi, processions were taken out on Sunday night which culminated at Sehr on Monday.
In the capital, the main procession was taken out from Imambargah Zainabiya and passed through its traditional route and reached Imambargah Asna Ashri.
In Rawalpindi and Peshawar, the processions have also been culminated. The processions in Lahore, Karachi were also concluded.
In Lahore, the main procession was taken out from the historic Mubarak Haveli in Mochi Gate, which culminated at Karbala Gamey Shah outside Bhati Gate. Elaborate security arrangements made for the procession.
The participants were allowed to join the procession after passing walk-through gates and metal detectors. The processions were being monitored through CCTV cameras. More than 5,000 personnel have been deployed along the route to ensure the safety of the participants.
In Karachi, the main procession was taken out from Nishtar Park at 1pm. More than 5,000 police and Rangers personnel have been deployed for the security of the participants in processions. The main procession passed through its designated route and culminated at Hussainiya Iranain.
In Multan, main procession was taken out from Imambargah in Chah Boharwala.
