The 10th Muharram (Ashura) was celebrated with religious fervor and cultural ethos throughout Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to pay respects to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the Grandson of the Islamic Prophet, who was martyred along with his family in the battle of Karbala.
The day is celebrated in honor of Hussain and his 72 companions, including kith and kin, martyred at Karbala in 680 CE, to uphold the truth. Alam and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all districts across Kashmir.
Srinagar witnessed the largest procession, which began at Botkadal and proceeded through various localities before concluding at the Imambargah in Zadibal's interiors in the evening. Besides local mourners, some high-profile dignitaries, including LG Manoj Sinha, National Conference Chief Dr Farooq Abdullah, and high-ranking police officials, also attended the procession and distributed water and juices to the mourners in Srinagar.
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On the occasion, Manoj Sinha said, "Young generations must learn from the sacrifices of the Karbala martyrs," adding, "The sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala, and their steadfast commitment to the universal ideals of justice and human dignity, continue to inspire humanity to uphold the values of unity, social harmony, and righteousness."
Besides, Omar Abdullah also paid respects to the martyrs, saying, "Imam Hussain’s stand at Karbala inspires generations to stand firm against falsehood and uphold human dignity, even in the face of brutal repression. His legacy belongs to all, transcending sects, regions, and eras."
The authorities had made adequate arrangements for ensuring incident-free observance of the Muharram procession, officials said. The security forces were deployed along the route, with police and volunteers, had also set up stalls to distribute eatables to the mourners, they added.
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