Ashoora-e-Muharram is being observed in various parts of the country today. The day marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and his companions, who laid down their lives for upholding truth, righteousness and justice in Karbala.
Tazia processions are being taken out to mark the occasion. Majaalis or religious meetings highlighting the supreme sacrifice of Karbala Martyrs are also being held.
In Uttar Pradesh, Yaume Ashura is being observed to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain in capital Lucknow and at other places of the state. The police has made elaborate security arrangements in view of ‘Yaume Ashura’ all over the state. Lucknow district administration has made large-scale security arrangements for religious processions.
Azadaar or mourners are beating their chest and singing soulful mourning songs to remember the Imam Husain who lost everything fighting for uprightness and truth. Grief stricken and saddened, some of the mourners are also holding Alam and small Tazia in their hands to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain. In the evening, a Sham-e- Ghariban or the evening of utmost destitution depicting the grief and plight of companions of Imam Husain, will also be observed in Imambara Ghufranmaab today.