STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: On 10th day of Moharram an impressive procession to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) and his 72 companions was taken out from Imam Bargah Sofi Shah Peer Mitha Jammu under the banner of Anjuman-e-Imamia Jammu.
Mourners from different regions of JK UT and outside JKUT 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 Safdar Hussain Bakiri Nowgama Sadat.
In his address he stressed upon the teachings of Imam Hussain (a.s) and why it is important to follow the path 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 Syed Safdar Hussain Bakiri.
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 shabihey zuljinah was also taken out and thousands of mourners and devotees from other religions attended the procession to take blessings. Addressing media President Anjuman-e-Imamia, Jammu Syed Amanat Shah said that 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.
He added that we are highly thankful to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and the administration for their role and support during all the days of Moharram.
Prof. Sujat Khan General Secretary Anjuman added Ashore gives a message to entire humanity that we should stand firm against the oppressor and never forego our responsibilities even though we need to sacrifice our self for the cause.
Vice President Anjuman-e-Imamia Syed Afaq Hussain Kazmi said that 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.
While delivering the vote of thanks Vice President Anjuman said we extend our thanks to Anjuman-e-Haidery, Anjumn- e-Hussaini, Kargil Colony Bathindi, All Ladakh Muslim Students Association Jammu (ALMSAJ), administration of MESWL and people from Poonch, Rajouri, Gursai, Surankote, Mandi, Chanderkot, and Kashmir for showing exemplary discipline during the procession.
