Impressive 10th Muharram procession taken out in Jammu

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JAMMU: An impressive procession of 10th Muharram (Ashura) was taken out in the old city from Ziyarat Peer Mitha under the banner of Anjuman-e-Imamia, Jammu where thousands of mourners from across the different regions of JK UT participated to pay homage to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s) grandson of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad (Pbuh).
A brief Majlis was delivered by by Moulana Syed Mohd Abbas Rizvi from Iran (Qum). In his address he stressed upon the teachings of Imam Hussain (a.s) and the lessons learned from the 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 Syed Mohd Abbas Rizvi.
A procession was also taken out from New Plots by Anjuman-e-Haidery New Plot and merged with the main procession at Imam Bargah Sofi Shah Peer Mitha.
On this day Imam Hussain (a.s) and his 72 companions laid their lives and saved humanity and the values of Islam, battling against the tyranny of Yazid, the ruler and Caliph of Muslim Ummah at that time.
Addressing media President of Anjumam-e-Imamia, Jammu Syed Amanat Shah said that we are the followers of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and it’s our duty to make masses aware about the Karbala as it’s not just a war it’s a lesson that how to stand against oppression. He further added that Karbala is not a battle between individuals but it’s a battle of ideologies. He further added that Rebar-e-Moazam Syed Ali Khamaenei quoted that “If we understand this event (Ashura) to be a great event in History, and we place value upon it, this is because the remembrance of this event helps us to progress, to move forward, to follow the pointed path of Imam Hussain (a.s.)”.
Vice President Anjuman-e-Imamia Syed Afaq Hussain Kazmi said that the battle of Karbala is the only battle in the history in which the blood got success over the sword. He further added that we should propagate the teachings of Imam Hussain (a.s.) if we want to succeed in our future endeavours.
While delivering the vote of thanks Prof. Sujat Khan Secretary Anjuman said we are thankful to all organizations for extending their full cooperation and support during the procession by installing different stalls as refreshment for the mourners.
We also extend thanks to Anjuman-e-Haidery New Plot, Anjumn-e-Hussaini Kargil Colony Bathindi, All Ladakh Muslim Students Association Jammu (ALMSAJ) and Other Student Associations of Kargil And Leh, Administration of Mobilization Educational And Welfare Society Ladakh (MEWSL) and people from Poonch, Rajouri, Gursai, Surankote, Mandi, Chanderkot, and Kashmir for showing exemplary discipline during the procession.

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