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Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Third year in a row, 8th Muharram procession held from traditional route in Srinagar
Thousands of people from the Shia community peacefully participated in the 8th Muharram procession from its traditional route in Srinagar on Friday, third year in a row, after the authorities decided to continue the religious event after 34 years, in 2023. People from Shia community during 8th Muharram processions in Srinagar on Friday. (Waseem Andrabi/HT) The month of Muharram is remembered for the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in a seventh-century battle in Karbala, present day Iraq. The marchers chanted Islamic slogans, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), and marched early morning from Guru Bazar through MA Road culminating the march at Dalgate, the traditional path of the event. 'For 35 years we have attempted to take out this procession from this route and we don't want any mistake on our part which again stops this. We make all the effort to make this smooth and thank you for the cooperation,' Masroor Abbas Ansari, a Shia leader, told police officials during the procession. The government allowed the event for the third year in a row giving the community the time slot of 5 am to 8 am. The procession was banned during militancy from the early 1990s owing to law and order issues. However in 2023, after 34 years, the government allowed the event which is being organised peacefully since the last three years. Volunteers of the community, police as well as the administration had arranged for drinking water, sanitation, sprinkling and other facilities for the ease of the marchers. The traffic department had diverted the traffic movement to other routes. Kashmir divisional commissioner Vijay Kumar Bidhuri, Srinagar deputy commissioner Akshay Labroo and Srinagar senior superintendent of police G V Sundeep served water to people at the iconic Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Friday as a mark of respect for the tradition of Muharram. Bidhuri said that all necessary arrangements had been made by the police to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the event, as thousands of devotees participated in the 8th Muharram procession. 'This is the third consecutive year that Muharram is being observed. The district administration has made all necessary arrangements for the 'azadaars(mourner)',' Bidhuri said. 'Police arrangements have been made with safety and security as the top priority.' He requested people to keep the procession limited to its religious significance. 'One mistake by a single person can taint the whole event. The procession should continue like this peacefully,' he said. Director general of police, coordination PHQ, SJM Gilllani and IGP Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, took stock of the security of the religious event and also distributed drinks to the participants of the religious procession. 'This is Muharram-8 and a lot of arrangements have been made for the participants for a smooth procession. Besides, the security arrangements are complete,' the IGP said. He said that the administration, including police, was in touch with the organisers for the 10th Muharram processions in all districts. 'This is being done for smooth movement of participants and the religious processions,' he said. For the smooth movement of the procession, the Srinagar traffic police had issued a detailed traffic advisory to regulate vehicular movement in the city. To ensure smooth traffic flow and public safety, the authorities had made several diversions with complete halt on traffic movement from Karan Nagar towards Jehangir Chowk via Shaheed Gunj and Tankipora from 5 am to 8 am. In addition, traffic was not permitted from Jahangir Chowk towards the MA Road stretch leading up to Dalgate and Badyari Chowk from 5 am until the culmination of the religious procession. To accommodate the large number of participants, parking facilities had been arranged at three key locations — SP College ground, Gindun Park, and the Batmaloo bus stand.
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Express Tribune
Strict security measures in place as 8th Muharram processions, majalis continue
Video recording of sensitive processions and majalis will be ensured. PHOTO: APP On the 8th of Muharram, mourning processions and religious gatherings (majalis) are being held across Punjab, including Lahore, with great reverence and solemnity. Large numbers of mourners, including women and children, are participating in these commemorations, paying tribute to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, and reflecting on the tragic events of Karbala. Read: Karachi traffic plan unveiled for Muharram processions Stringent security arrangements have been implemented to ensure the peaceful conduct of Muharram processions and majalis. According to data provided by the Punjab home department and police authorities, over 58,000 police officers and personnel have been deployed across the province, along with more than 27,000 community volunteers assisting in maintaining order. In Lahore alone, over 3,600 police officers have been assigned to security duties. A total of 86 mourning processions are being taken out in the city today, while 416 majalis are scheduled. The central procession of 8th Muharram in Lahore was taken out from Imambargah Darbar Hussain, located inside Mori Gate, drawing a large crowd of mourners. The symbolic "Shabeeh-e-Zuljanah" procession will follow its designated route and is expected to reach Imambargah Bait-ul-Raza in Old Anarkali by evening. Province-wide, a total of 1,365 processions and 3,940 majalis are being held today. Throughout 10 ten days of Muharram, security across Punjab will remain on high alert. Authorities are employing CCTV surveillance, drone monitoring, and other modern security tools, especially in sensitive areas. The administration has urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement personnel and immediately report any suspicious activity to the relevant authorities.
India.com
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
J-K: Iran, Palestine Flags And Khamenei Posters Seen During Muharram Procession In Srinagar
New Delhi: Flags of Palestine, Iran flags, and pictures of Iran's supreme leader, Syed Ali Khamenei, and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrullah were seen during the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar to show solidarity with Iran and Palestine. Police had asked Shias not to hoist Iran, Palestine, or Hezbollah flags and display Iran's supreme leader or any other picture but despite the restrictions they displayed flags of Iran and Hezbollah and banners supporting Iran, Palestine and Hezbollah during the Muharram procession to express solidarity amid rising tensions in West Asia even as police had warned against such actions. They also displayed pictures of Ayatullah Aga Syed Ali Khamenei, Ayatullah Aga Khamenei, and Hassan Nasrullah, Hezbollah. These Shia people said that these demonstrations reflect a historical and emotional connection between the Shia community of Kashmir and the geopolitical conflicts of Iran and Palestine, often seen as a form of resistance against oppression. Today, on 4 June 2025, the Shia community in Srinagar took out a Muharram procession through the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate amid tight security. The procession passed through Lal Chowk and M A Road to Dalgate. Security was kept very vigilant, and the entire route of the procession was kept traffic-free so that the procession could proceed smoothly. There is no restriction on the size of Tazia here, like other states, but the authorities have issued several instructions on what to do and what not to do. It is worth mentioning that this 8th day procession was banned from 1991 to 2023 due to terrorism, but in 2023, when the LG government said that the situation is better and the ban on this procession was lifted.
