Hundreds join Muharram processions in Pulwama

Pulwama, Jul 6: Hundreds of Shia Muslims took out Muharram processions in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday to mark the 10th day of the Islamic month.

Wearing black clothing, mourners in Gangoo and Wokharwan villages marched through the streets, chanting elegies and dirges in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Black banners were draped across poles and posters were pasted on walls as the processions passed through the neighbourhoods.

Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were deployed near the procession routes. Authorities also set up water stalls, and medical teams from the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) provided first aid to participants.

Members of the Sunni community and senior political leaders also joined in by distributing water and refreshments to the mourners, reflecting a gesture of inter-sect solidarity.

Speaking to reporters, National Conference leader and MLA Pampore said the martyrs of Karbala gave sacrifices for the entire humanity.

He said that their sacrifices would be remembered till the end of time.