LAHORE: The martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) (Youm-e-Ali) is being observed today (Saturday) with religious fervour amid tight security across Pakistan.
Mourning processions are being taken out in almost all big cities and towns to mark the day. Strict security arrangements have been implemented to avoid any untoward incident on the occasion of Youm-e-Ali (R.A).
In Karachi, the main mourning procession will be taken out from Nishtar Park. The procession will pass through Nishtar Park, Nursery, M.A. Jinnah Road, and Sea Breeze, and will reach the Empress Market in Saddar. The procession will culminate at Hussainiya Iranain Imambargah.
In Lahore, the main procession of Youm-e-Ali, marking the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA), will commence from Mubarak Haveli in the historic Mochi Gate. The procession will culminate at Karbala Gamay Shah at the time of Iftar.
Mourning processions will also be taken out in Rawalpindi, Peshawar Quetta and several other cities.
