Youm-e-Ashur , the 10th of the holy month of Muharram, will be observed across the country on Sunday with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifices rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his companions in Karbala.

Alam, Zuljinah and Taazia processions will be taken out in all the cities and towns of the country.

Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain and various aspects of Karbala tragedy.

Strict security measures have been made along the routes of processions to avoid any untoward incident.

As many as 319 majalis and 144 registered processions will be held in Rawalpindi on the 10th of Muharram. The security agencies have declared 109  flash points  and 125 sensitive points in Rawalpindi on the 10th of Muharram.

More than 6,000 personnel of law enforcement agencies, including policemen, Rangers, FC, army and special branch will provide security cover to processions of Ashura. A total of 144 processions of Taazia,Zuljinnah and Alam will be taken out from different parts of the city.

According to Rawalpindi commissioner’s office  and police security branch,  79 processions and 206 Majalis were held on 9th of Muharram, while 65 processions and 113 Majalis will be held on Youm- e- Ashur  (today). The local management and security agencies have divided these processions and gatherings category wise.