Chup Tazia culminates peacefully.

Karachi -- To commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Askari (RA) on 8th Rabiul Awwal, the processions of Chup Tazia culminated peacefully on Wednesday under strict security measures.

The central procession started at Nishtar Park after Fajr prayers and ended at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah with Zohrain prayers. It passed through its traditional route, which covers Shahnawaz Bhutto Road, Father Jaminis Road, MA Jinnah Road, Preedy Street, Bolton Market, Bombay Bazaar, Market Road, Muhabbat Khanji Road and Atma Ram Pritam Das Road.

Another procession that left from Rizvia concluded at the Shah Najaf Imambargah in Martin Quarters.

The procession is usually regarded as a mark to end the mourning period that begins with the Islamic month of Muharram.

Hundreds of mourners from various walks of life, holding Alams and Tazias, participated in the second...

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