Muharram processions to take place amid tight security

The Shi'ite Muslim mourners take out Muharram processions amid tight security, as they indulge in self flagellation, to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad.

The Ashoora-e-Moharram which is being observed with reverence and solemnity in various parts of the country today marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad and his companions, who laid down their lives for upholding truth, righteousness and justice in Karbala.

Tazia processions are being taken out to mark the occasion of Ashoora-e-Moharram which is being observed with reverence and solemnity in various parts of the country.

In Uttar Pradesh, elaborate security arrangements have been made in view of Muharram all over the state.

On tenth of Muharram which is also known as Yaume Ashur, it is culmination of grief for the mourners of Imam Husain who lost his life fighting for truth and honour of Islam.

To mark the occasion, a procession will be taken out from Imabada of Nazim Sahab to Karbala Talkatora today.

More than 6,000 police personnel and several drones with live satellite feed would patrol and guard the city in so that mourners can observe the Muharram peacefully.