KARACHI: Youm-e-Ashura, the solemn tenth day of the first Islamic month, Muharram, is being observed nationwide Saturday.
Mourners across the country participated in processions to honour and grieve the supreme sacrifice made by Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) family during the tragic events of Karbala.
This day is a poignant reminder of the unwavering resilience of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), the beloved grandson of the Prophet (PBUH), his family, and devoted companions, who valiantly defended Islam in the face of opposition and cruelty.
Major cities and towns are witnessing processions to commemorate this historic day, where scholars and orators are delivering sermons, shedding light on various aspects of the Karbala tragedy.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made across the nation to avoid any untoward incident and offer safety to mourners during the processions.
Meanwhile, mobile signals remain shut in several cities following the interior ministry’s directions to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) seeking suspension of mobile services not only on Muharram 9 and 10, but 11 as well.
