Pakistan
Ashura being observed today amid tight security
Lahore: Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, will be observed on Thursday (today) with traditional religious solemnity and fervour amidst tight security to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah-ho Tala Anho and his companions in Karbala.
Mourning processions are taken out in various parts of the country today. Ulema and Zakireen will throw light on the teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his great companions in their majalis.
Elaborate arrangements have been made across the country for security of the mourning processions and majalis. Authorities have tightened the security in order to avoid undesirable circumstances.
Extra measures have been carried out by the authorities including suspension of mobile phone service on and around the route of main procession and in the sensitive areas, ban on pillion riding and large scale monitoring of processions through CCTV cameras. Special security gates and scanners have been installed at the entrances of imambargahs to search the attendees of Majalis.
All markets and businesses were closed on the occasion of Ashura and a special traffic plan for the procession of 10th of Muharram ul Haram have also been chalked out by the administrations of major cities.
People have been strictly advised to adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in view on ongoing coronavirus pandemic.