LG, CM join Ashura mourners in Srinagar

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday joined thousands of mourners at Zadibal in Srinagar to mark Youm-e-Ashura, paying rich tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions while participating in the solemn observances.

Joining the traditional Zuljinah procession, the Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), describing it as an eternal inspiration for peace, justice, compassion and humanity.

“I pay humble tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their supreme sacrifice for peace, love and compassion remains an eternal guide to building a society rooted in equality and harmony. Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the timeless message of selfless service and compassion for the underprivileged. Society must draw inspiration from his noble life and virtues, walking the righteous path of truth, justice and humanity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor also served refreshments to mourners participating in the procession.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also joined the mourners at Zadibal, where he distributed water and milk at a sabeel set up along the procession route as a mark of respect and solidarity. Accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq, the Chief Minister interacted with mourners and volunteers engaged in facilitating the observance and appreciated their spirit of service and devotion.

Later, Omar Abdullah visited the revered Shrine of Mir Shamsu-din Araqi (RA) at Zadibal, where he offered Fatihah and prayed for peace, harmony and the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Zadibal, one of Srinagar’s principal centres of Muharram observances, witnessed large gatherings of mourners participating in the traditional Ashura procession amid elaborate arrangements made by the administration to ensure its smooth and peaceful conduct.

Youm-e-Ashura, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family members and companions at Karbala. The occasion is marked by mourning processions, religious congregations and sabeels, where water and refreshments are distributed in remembrance of the hardships endured by Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.