LUCKNOW, India (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Thousands of Shia Muslims on Tuesday took out procession in Lucknow on the occasion of Chehallum (the 40th day of martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala). The procession originated from Imambara Nazim Saheb at 1 pm and passed through Tulsidas Marg, Nakhas, Bulaqi Adda and culminated at Talkatora Karbala.
Before the procession which was attended by thousands of mourners, Imam-e-Juma Maulana Kalbey Jawwad addressed a majlis highlighting the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. The procession included mourners draped in black clothes and members of several anjumans. The anjumans were reciting nauhas, marsiyas commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his associates in Karbala. Shia Muslims also performed matam with zanjeers and Qama during the procession. Several taziyas and alams also accompanied the procession.
Heavy security arrangements and necessary traffic diversions were made for smooth passage of the procession. Besides the police force, contingents of Rapid Action Force (RAF) were also deputed who cordoned the whole procession to prevent any mishap. Both DM Anil Kumar Sagar and DIG DK Thakur along with senior administrative and police officials were also present during the procession.
Besides the main procession, the devotees in old city of Lucknow also buried their taziyas in various karbalas of the city.
Related News:
1- Arbaeen-e-Hussaini (AS) at Mochi Gate and Rang Mahal in Lahore, Pakistan / Photos
2- African Shias Commemorates Arbaeen of Imam Husain(AS) in Kano / Photos
3- African Shias Commemorates Arbaeen of Imam Husain(AS) in Zaria
4- Thousand Shia People Commemorate Arbaeen Procession in Rawalpindi / Photos
5- Toronto Shias Commemorate Arbaeen Procession of Imam Hussain despite severe Cold Weather / Photos
6- Sweden: Shias Marks Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (A.S) in Malmo / Photos
7- Arbaeen ceremony for Imam Hussein held in Ottawa
8- Turkey Shias and Sunnis Commemorate Arbaeen
9-Zambia Shia Muslims Commemorate Arbaeen Mourning Ceremony
10-Lucknow Shias observe Arbaeen under tight security
11-Over 15 Million Shia Pilgrims Throng to Holy Karbala in Arabaeen / Photos
12-Thousands Shia Muslims Commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Hussain in Holy Qom / Photos
13-Argentine Shia Muslims commemorate Arbaeen
15-2 Pakistani policeman martyred while protecting Shia Mourners in Karachi
16-Over 15 Pakistani Shia Martyred in Arbaeen Mourning Procession
17-Syrian Priest Goes to Karbala on Foot
18-19 Million Pilgrims Expected in Karbala to Mark Arbaeen Mourning
19-70 Shia Pilgrims Martyred/Injured in Karbala Car Bombings
20- Threat to Arbaeen procession looms large over metropolis in Karachi
21-Karbala Twin Blast, 12 Shia Pilgrims Martyred, 40 hurt, 2nd Update
End item/ 129
