Pakistan mark the 9th of Muharram with the appropriate seriousness and sanctity to honor the sacrifices made in Karbala by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) grandson, and his companions.
Pakistan to observe 9th Muharram today: Today, Taziya, Alam, and Zuljanah processions will be held in all of the nation’s major cities and towns in honour of the Karbala and Nohas martyrs. The streets will also reverberate with marsiayas and the pulsing sounds of self-flagellation.
After Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) refused to swear loyalty to Yazid rule, Yazid’s soldiers killed him along with 72 of his companions, including friends and relatives, at the battle of Karbala in Iraq in 61 AH (680 AD).
Security
Security forces across the nation have stepped up preparations for the majalis and funeral processions. They have stationed law enforcement personnel, including police, Rangers, as well as ladies’ and men’s scouts, along the path of the main processions.
Security officers will guard the major procession in Islamabad with a total of 1685 personnel, while in Lahore, they will utilize 17000 security personnel and surveillance cameras for ensuring security.
The government has made the decision to halt mobile phone service in 14 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa districts, including Karachi, Islamabad, and.
Strict security measures and specific traffic arrangements made across the nation will ensure a calm environment during the observance of the 9th and 10th of Muharram.