The Shia Muslims walk with a horse (Zuljanah) that symbolizes the horses of Imam Hussain during the religious procession of Ashura in the Islamic month of Muharram in Srinagar, 6 July 20205. Photo Credit: Imran Nissar
In the middle of the seizure of the mourning sewn sewn over the alleged “violations” in Srinagar, processions across Kashmir were carried out on Sunday (July 6, 2025) to mark youm-e-ashura, the 10th day of the Islamic Moon of Muharram.
Governor of Lieutenant Manoj Sinha, patron of the National Conference (NC) Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ravinder Raina Raina on this occasion joined the Muslims of Shia in Srinagar.
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Hundreds of Šiitian mourning wear black clothing and sing religious slogans and have gathered in various parts of Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama and Baramully. Through Marasiya (Elegies), the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions in the Battle of Karbala more than 1400 years ago.
The biggest parade of Muharram took place in the Old Town of Srinagar. LG Sinha took part in a parade in Botakadal and distributed refreshments among the grieving.
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“Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the message of selfless service and led by mankind took care of those who are less lucky. The young generation must learn from virtues and walk on the fair path, which shows,” said Governor Lieutenant.
Shia Clerics, however, expressed concern about the recent retaining mourning for alleged lifting Pro-Palestiny and Pro-Hezbollah during the processions, especially in Srinagar.
“We didn’t break the institute or commit any violation of the right. So why are fir firing? Are we criminals or thieves? If our boys arrest after 14. (Muharrama), we will not touch that we will not push,” Snakes, Shiite spiritual and head Anjuman-E-Shary Shiayana.
NC Tanvir Sadiq, leader, said there was an effort to ensure the release of youth detainees. “The law and order are not with the elected government. We hope that all the detained youth will be released in a few days,” Sadiq said.
Police Jamm and Kashmir reported the first information report (companies) against some mourns, and during the procession of 4 July, attempts to “induce riots and disrupt the public order”. “These measures were intended to induce riots, disruption of public ranking and disruption of communal harmony and disturbance of municipal harmony, which represents a serious threat to the security and integrity of the nation,” she said in a statement.
Last week, he witnessed the tension between the mourning and the police over the banners that depicted pro-Palestinian films and portraits of Hezbollah Sayyid leader Sayyid Hassan Pasrallah and Iranian military commander Qas Soleimani. The police did not publish the number of persons detained or subsequently in connection with the incident.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah joined the mourning at Srinagar Zadibal and called for wider Muslim solidarity. “Muslims should unite against all evil. It’s the only way to see peace in the world. In fact, Islam preaches peace and fraternity. It is the same message that Hazrat Imam Hussain, who fought against tyranny and evil. Abdullah.
Kashmir’s main Cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, also paid tribute to martyrs Karbala. “Imam Hussain (RA) refused to bow before oppression and was an eternal example for all who are based on the truth and justice. His victim in Karbala remains a shining chapter in Islamic and human history,” he said.
Published – 6 July 2025 17:49
