AJK observes Youm-e-Ashura with due religious solemnity and reverence.

MIRPUR (AJK) -- In Azad Jammu Kashmir, Ashura was observed on Tuesday with due reverence and solemnity to commemorate the supreme sacrifices offered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions for upholding the sanctity of Islam, righteousness and truth.

Ashura is observed to mark the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions who embraced martyrdom in the blazing deserts of Karbala.

According to reports, Tazia, Alam and Zuljinnah processions were taken out from central Imam Bargahs in all major cities and towns across the State including in the capital city of Muzaffarabad besides Mirpur, Kotli, Bagh, Bhimber, Sudhanoti, Haveili, Rawalakot, Hattiyan and Neelam valley districts.

No untoward incident was reported in any part of the AJK State.

Many other Zuljinnah, Alam and Tazia processions were taken out from other different areas of the towns and villages that later merged into the main processions which culminated at their respective destinations.

Thousands of mourners took part in the processions expressing grief by wailing and thumping their chests with hands and iron chains.

Water and milk stalls were set up for thirsty mourners, in stark contrast to the situation of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions who were denied even...