Muharram 9th to be solemnly observed tomorrow

Islamabad: The 9th of Muharram to commemorate supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions will be observed with due solemnity and respect across the country tomorrow.

Majalis will be held in all small and major cities while processions of tazia and alam will also be taken out in some cities.

On the other hand, the Punjab Home Department announced the suspension of mobile phone services in 21 districts of the province on the 9th and 10th of Muharram.

Ashura, a significant day in the Islamic calendar, will be observed in Pakistan on July 17 (Wednesday).

The suspension will affect sensitive areas in several cities such as Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Muzaffargarh, DG Khan, Rahim Yar Khan, Layyah, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Rajanpur along with other districts in upper Punjab.

However, mobile services will remain operational in Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura, Sialkot, Attock, Jhelum, Chakwal, Sargodha, Khushab, Chiniot, Multan, Khanewal, Vehari, Sahiwal, Okara, Pakpattan, and Lodhran.