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JAMMU: An impressive procession on the 10-day of Muharram was taken out from Peer Mitha to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his 72 companions under the banner of Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu.
To highlight the importance of Ashura, a brief Majlis was delivered by Molana Ali Asgar Haidery from Mumbai. Mourners from different parts participated to pay homage to martyrs of Karbala.
After passing through the traditional route, the procession culminated at Karbala Complex, Wazarat Road where Majlis Sham-e-Ghariban was also delivered by Moulana Ali Asgar Haidery.
A procession was also taken out from New Plots by Anjuman-e-Haidery New Plot under the patronage of Abdul Sameer Qureshi and merged with the main procession at Imam Bargah Sofi Shah Peer Mitha.
A Shabihe Zuljanah was also taken out and thousands of mourners and devotees from other religions attended the procession to take blessings.
President Anjuman-e-Imamia, Jammu Syed Amanat Shah, while interacting with the media, said that on this day Imam Hussain (A.S) and his 72 companions laid their lives for the sake of Islam and stood firmly against the tyranny of Yazid, the ruler and Caliph of Muslim Ummah at that time.
Prof. Sujat Khan General Secretary Anjuman added: We should never forget that for what purpose Imam Hussain (A.S) sacrificed himself and his family.”
The day of Ashura is a message that we should stand for the sake of oppressed and raise our voices against the oppressor, he added.
All the proceedings of 10 days of Moharram were conducted by Syed Ayaz Hussain Naqvi.
While delivering the vote of thanks, Vice President Anjuman said, “We extend our thanks to Anjuman-e-Haidery, Anjumn-e-Hussaini, Kargil Colony Bathindi, Students of different organization Leh and Kargil, administration of MESWL and people from Poonch, Rajouri, Gursai, Surankote, Mandi, Chanderkot, and Kashmir for showing exemplary discipline during the procession.”