Central procession of Youm-e-Ali will be taken out from Imambargah Mubarak Haveli, inside Akbari Mandi today (Monday, 21st of Ramazan).
Earlier, a Majlis-e-Aza in connection with Shahadat Hazrat Ali (RA) will be held and speakers will highlight various aspects of the life of Hazrat Ali (RA).
The central procession will reach Kashmiri Bazaar at the time of Zuhr prayers after passing through its traditional route of Chowk Nawab Sahib, Lal Khoo, Mughal Haveli, Mohalla Shi’an, Nisar Haveli, Chhota Mufti Baqar and Chowk Masjid Wazir Khan.
The procession will conclude at Karbala Gamey Shah in the evening after passing through its route of Paniwala Talab, Shahi Mohalla, Bazaar Hakeeman and Ounchi Masjid inside Bhatti Gate.
The Lahore police have made foolproof security arrangements on Youm-e-Ali.
The Dolphin Squad and police quick response unit would patrol the route of the central procession while parking arrangements had been made at Nasser Bagh for participants of the procession.
Security had been beefed up at entry and exit points of the city.
Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has issued instructions to officials of police, administration and concerned agencies regarding foolproof security arrangements throughout the province on the occasion of Youm-e-Ali. Issuing directions to concerned officials, the chief minister said that all out resources should be utilised for ensuring foolproof security arrangements and routes of processions should be strictly monitored. He said that implementation of security plan should be ensured at all costs and the steps taken in connection with security should be digitally monitored.
