Elaborate arrangements in place; traffic advisory issued
Srinagar, Jun 25: Youm-e-Ashura, marking the 10th of Muharram and commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala, will be observed in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday (June 26).
The occasion marks the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It symbolises the ultimate sacrifice made by Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 companions in the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
On this day, the Shia Muslims carry out major processions at multiple places across Kashmir. The main gathering is expected at Zaibal here and in the Budgam district also.
The Zuljanah procession will be held from Lal Bazar-Zadibal today, where mourners from different parts of the Valley will participate and remember the sacrifices made by the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his 72 companions.
On this occasion, dozens of NGOs, departments including Police and others, as well as district administration, set up temporary tents as Sabeel where the volunteers or the officials serve the mourners by distributing water, food, and other things to them.
Keeping in view the large gatherings, both police and civil administrations have made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of the Muharram processions throughout the day.
Meanwhile, the Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory for Youm-e-Ashura.
The main Zuljinah procession will be taken out from Bota Kadal to Imambara Zadibal, affecting traffic in Zadibal and adjacent areas.
In a statement, the traffic police said that to ensure smooth movement and public convenience, the following route diversions will be in place: Traffic moving towards Zadibal will be diverted at Firdous Cinema, Mill Stop, Lal Bazar and Bota Kadal.
Motorists intending to go towards Hawal Road must take a right turn at Firdous Cinema towards Ali Masjid via Sazgaripora.
Vehicles from Karan Nagar and Nallamar towards Soura will be diverted via Ali Jan Road only. No right turn towards Sazgaripora will be allowed at Ali Masjid.
Motorists from Kalai Andhar will not be allowed towards Zadibal at Firdous Cinema and must take routes towards Sazgaripora or Nowhatta.
Traffic from Soura will be restricted towards Zadibal from Nallabal onwards. At Nallabal/Nowshera, motorists are advised to use Zoonimar or Awantibhawan Road.
Vehicles from Lal Bazar will not be allowed towards Botakadal. They must take Mallabagh or interior roads to reach Soura and beyond.
The Traffic Police has requested the general public to avoid unnecessary movement towards procession routes to prevent inconvenience.
For any queries, citizens can contact Srinagar Traffic Police at 0194-2455179 or email [email protected]. Inconvenience, if any, is regretted, the advisory said.
