Srinagar, August 07, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of people joined traditional 7th Muharram procession in old city of Srinagar with mourners marching with Alam Sharif in expression of solidarity with the ideals of Imam Hussain who sacrificed his life along with his kith and kin in the deserts of Karbala to uphold the banner of truth and justice.
The procession started from Bot Raj Mohalla after noon prayers from foothills of Koh-e-Maaran and culminated at Imambargah in Hassanabad in the late evening. The procession preceded a majlis at Bot Raj Mohalla, which was addressed by Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari, head of Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen.
With thousands of black-clad mourners waving black and red flags, symbolising mourning and resistance, formed a massive procession which passed through Kathi Darwaza and Rainawari before culminating at Hassanabad.
Mourners reciting nohas and chanting slogans like Labayk Ya Hussain and Hai Hamari Darsgah, Karbala, Karbala were served with refreshments on the way by members of Sunni community who had set up a number of sabeels along the route. A large number of Police and paramilitary personnel were deployed on the occasion.
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