Religious fervour marks Ashura procession

Anantnag, July 17: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, Syeed Fakhruddin Hamid along with Senior Superintendent of Police Anantnag today participated in the Youm-e-Ashura procession at Sofipora Wallarhama in Anantnag.

The procession was attended by a large number of mourners, wearing black attire which symbolises mourning and sacrifice, and presented religious eulogies. The procession eventually concluded at the Imambara at Sofipora.

Notably, the Youm-e-Ashura is marked to commemorate the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) and his family and symbolises the struggle against untruth and evil.