Chehlum of Imam Hussain (A.S) observed in Bagh

BAGH, Feb 28 (Q.A BANDAY): The devotees observed Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) on Thursday with religious solemnity. This day is observed every year to commemorate the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions in Karbala. In this connection, the Majalis were held at various Imambargahs. The central procession was taken out from the Main Imam Bargah of Bagh.

The Chehlum procession started at 8:00 AM from the main Imam Bargah of Bagh with Kashmiri Majlis and Matam. As the Kashmiri group set out of Imam Bargah, various small processions taken out from Bhagloor, Kahna Mohri, Sir Sayedan, Hullar and Chatter also joined and a big jaloos was gathered at the Haideri Chowk. The procession moved through the traditional paths of Haideri Chowk, Jangalaat Road, Zaman Chowk and Main Bazar. During the procession, the mourners mourned over the martyrdom of Shuhada-e-Karbala. Ullema and other social personalities from the various parts of Bagh including Allama Mushtaq Hussain Mufakkari, Allama Jawad Jafri, Allama Riaz Hussain Kazmi, Shabir Shamim, Mustaq Haider Banday, Syed Ikhlaq Hussain Gardezi and Khawaja Manzoor Hussain highlighted the great sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his other companions. They paid glowing tributes rendered by the Shuhada, who sacrificed their lives at Karbala for the glory of Islam. The procession ended in the evening at the main Imam Bargah with special prayers.