Ashura Processions Held in Lahore to Mark 10th Muharram
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On Thursday, June 25, processions were held in Lahore to observe Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. The city's main procession set out from Sharr Haveli. Separately, a Shabihe Zuljanah procession concluded at Pando Street, and another procession was reported in the Thokar Niaz Baig area.
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In Lahore, the traditional Ashura procession from Nisar Haveli was also reported to be underway on Friday.
Lahore's central Youm-e-Ashura procession is reportedly proceeding along its traditional route.
In Lahore, a Shabih-e-Zuljinah procession was also reported in the Model Town area as part of the day's observances.
As part of the day's observances, arrangements have been made for the distribution of 'niaz' (food) and the establishment of 'sabeel' (water stalls) for mourners across the country. To facilitate the processions, several roads have also been closed as part of security measures.
Thousands of mourners have reportedly joined the historic Zuljanah procession in Lahore as part of the 10th Muharram observances.
To ensure the safety of participants, tight security measures have been implemented for the Muharram processions. A special monitoring cell has also been established to oversee the events.
As part of the day's observances, Allama Nusrat Abbas Bukhari delivered an address at a Majlis-e-Aza.
The central Ashura procession in Lahore, which originated from Nisar Haveli, has reached Mubarak Haveli.
In Lahore, the main Ashura procession is scheduled to commence from Nisar Haveli at Mochi Gate, according to the latest updates on Thursday.
As part of the Ashura commemorations in Lahore on Thursday, the Azan-e-Ali Akbar was observed at Mochi Gate in the Mohalla Shia Kashmiria area.
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