LAHORE:
Youm-e-Ali, the day of martyrdom of beloved Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), was observed on Thursday with traditional zeal, amid tight security in various localities of Lahore.
Around 400 mourning processions, besides the main zareeh procession, took place and concluded peacefully in the evening.
The main procession, attended by thousands, was taken out from Mubarik Haveli, inside the Mochi Gate, early in the morning.
It culminated at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening after marching through Mochi Gate, Lal Khoo, Fazal Haveli, Takia Nathay Shah, Koocha Shian, Chowk Nawab Sahib, Chohatta Mufti Baqar, Purani Kotwali, Kashmiri Bazaar, Dabbi Bazaar, Sunehri Masjid, Paniwala Talab, Chowk Nogaza, Chowk Tarannum Cinema, Chowk Tibbi, Bazaar Hakeeman, Chowk Novelty, Mohalla Jogian, Unchi Masjid and Bhati Gate to finally reach Karbala Gamay Shah, reportedly.
The proceedings began with the recitation of the Holy Quran, followed by nohas and marsiyas and an account of events which were read out that had led to Hazrat Ali’s (RA) martyrdom.
Led by zakirs, the procession was attended by hundreds of mourners.
Many of them hitting themselves with chains (zanjir zani) and thumped their chests, while chanting: Ya Ali (RA), Ya Hussain (RA).
