Thousands mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussain, observe Arbayeen-e-Hussaini

Members of Shia community mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Kargil on Sunday. -Excelsior/Basharat Ladakhi
Members of Shia community mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Kargil on Sunday. -Excelsior/Basharat Ladakhi

Excelsior Correspondent

KARGIL, Sept 18: Arbaeen marks the 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his followers in the battle of Karbala about 1400 years ago.

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The largest religious congregation in Kargil was organised by Anjuman-e-Jamait-ul-Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil and Imam Khomenie Memorial Trust (IKMT) Kargil.
The mourners reciting Noha passed Khomeni Chowk and went through the Central Market Islamiya School Kargil premises and reached Jamia Masjid and passed through the main market Kargil and culminated at Hussaini Park and Inquilab Manzil.
Special prayer for peace and prosperity and communal harmony in the society particularly in the country was also made. Later the procession concluded with observing Zeyarat Arabayeen.
In the meanwhile, Arbayeen-e-Hussaini were also observed at Tehsil, Sub Division include Sankoo, Drass, Chiktan, Shakar Chiktan, Shargole, TSG Block Sankoo Sub Division and Taisuru Block, Barsoo Block and Suru Valley of Kargil.
The district administration and Kargil police have made all the arrangement for successful and smooth conclusion of the processions.
Like every year ,this year also ,Sabeel Committee of 3C’s had organised refreshments in form of tea ,cold water and bakeries. This committee of young responsible volunteers of Kargil has been providing the same for the last 20 years.