Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday joined Youm-e-Ashura mourners at Zadibal in Srinagar, paying tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and participating in the traditional Zuljinah procession and sabeel services.
On the occasion, Sinha said, “I pay humble tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. Their supreme sacrifice for peace, love, and compassion remains an eternal guide to building a society rooted in equality and harmony”.
“Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) gave the timeless message of selfless service and compassion for the underprivileged. The society must draw inspiration from his noble life and virtues, walking the righteous path of truth, justice, and humanity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
The Lieutenant Governor also served refreshments among the mourners.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah joined mourners and served water and milk at a sabeel set up along the procession route as a mark of respect and solidarity with the mourners.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq.
During his visit, Omar Abdullah interacted with mourners and volunteers engaged in facilitating the observance of Youm-e-Ashura. He also participated in the distribution of refreshments at the sabeel, appreciating the spirit of service and devotion displayed by volunteers.
Zadibal, one of the principal centres of Muharram observances in Srinagar, witnessed large gatherings of mourners participating in the traditional Ashura procession amid elaborate arrangements made by the administration to ensure its smooth and peaceful conduct.
The Chief Minister also visited the revered Shrine of Mir Shamsu-din Araqi (RA) at Zadibal, where he offered Fatihah and prayed for peace, harmony and the well-being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Youm-e-Ashura, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, commemorates the supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), his family members and companions at Karbala. The day is marked by mourning processions, majalis (religious congregations) and sabeels, where water and refreshments are distributed in remembrance of the hardships endured by Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.