Excelsior Correspondent
KARGIL Aug 23: In connection with the ongoing month of Muharram-ul-Haram, mourning congregations in the district continue to be held with immense religious fervor amidst proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs put in place by the administration.
Congregations were organized across the Kargil town and all Sub Divisions of the district while strictly adhering to the preventive measures like usage of masks, hand sanitizers, maintenance of proper social distancing, usage of thermal scanners, sanitization of the Imam Baras and other places of congregations and other required measures.
The major congregations in Kargil town held at Anjuman e Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashariya, Kargil (AJUIAK)/ Islamia School Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) premises were attended by 80 mourners and 90 mourners approximately.
Muharram Majalis in the town were also held under the close supervision of the Magistrates and Mohalla Committees at Imam Barah Balti Bazar, Poyen and Chanchik with limited number of mourners in each case not exceeding 30.
Muharram congregations in and around Kargil town were also held last evening at Titichumik, Goma Kargil, Hussain Abad Pishoo, Lankore and Longbithang, Pashkum, Bemathang and Baroo Colony where the number of attendees in each case was at the most 25.
In Drass Sub Division congregations were held at Drass Headquarter, Imam Barah Muradbagh, Goshan, Throngus, Kharboo, Shimsha, Yulboo, Pandrass, Matayen, Dandal Thang and Jasgond where the number of mourners in each case was confined to 20 maximum.
As regards to Sankoo Sub Division, Muharram Majalis were held at Parkachik, Kochik, Nam Suru, Gongma Saliskote, Tambis, Kanoor, Trespone, Tai Suru, Lankarchey, Sarchey, Thangdumbur, Thasgam, Thovina, Nangma Kousar, Khachan, Thangboo and Gyaling. The number of mourners in each Imam Barah remained at the most 30.
In case of Shakar Chiktan Sub Division, amidst strict observance of SOPs, mourning congregations were held at Manglishon Chiktan, Samrah, Hagnis, Shakar, Kukshow, Karamba, Rgyalkhang Wakha, Darket, Chatithang Mulbekh, Kukstay, Youqma Kharboo and Pesbuchay which were attended by mourners numbering between 25 to 30 in each case.
At District Headquarter Kargil and other parts of Kargil Block as well as in case of all the Sub Divisions, SOPs issued by the Administration were followed in letter and spirit under the close supervision of the Magistrates and the Mohallah Committees.
Efficient sanitization of lavatories, hand and foot washing stations/areas, railings, door knobs, proper disposal of face covers/masks, gloves and leftovers by the devotees was ensured after the congregations were over while Tabarruk was served in packets with proper use of gloves in all the Majalis.
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