KARGIL, SEPTEMBER 28, 2021: In commemoration of the exemplary martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his faithful companions in the battle of Karbala, Arbaen e Hussaini processions were organized with immense religious fervor in Kargil district as well as subdivisions today with proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs put in place by the Administration.

The major processions were held at Kargil town under the banner of Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) and Anjuman Jamiat Ulema Isna Ashriya Kargil (AJUIAK).

The mourners in the processions were wailing and beating their chests in the memory of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his 72 companions who made supreme sacrifices to uplift truth, righteousness, justice and human values. The mourners in the IKMT were chanting slogans against the “arrogant powers” like America, Israel, Britain, Saudi Arabia and terrorist organizations.

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Processions were taken out in Kargil Town and other parts of the district this year with limited number of mourners.

The processions under the banner of AJUIAK and IKMT after passing through the Main Bazar Kargil culminated at Qatilgah and Hussaini Park Kargil respectively where the scholars delved on the essence of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and the message of the triumph of good over evil which emanates from the tragedy of Karbala.

Meanwhile, special prayers were also made for peace and tranquillity in the world.

Addressing the mourners, Chairman IKMT Sheikh Sadiq Rajai described that the Arbaeen e Hussaini is the day to pay allegiance to the movement of Imam Hussain and to express opposition to tyrant rulers and oppressors around the globe.

Sheikh Rajai flayed the UT Administration over their “discriminatory approach” towards Kargil and urged to work judiciously in the matters of District Kargil. He also raised the issue of Daily wagers and casual labours who are on protest since last many days demanding their regularisation and minimum wages. Sheikh Rajai also expressed Resentment over humiliation of public representatives at Hambutingla on the occasion of inaugurating the 10kW radio and TV Transmitter.

The scholars of AJUIAK and IKMT Kargil expressed gratitude to the UT Administration Ladakh, LAHDC Kargil and District Administration Kargil for regulating the Chehlum processions amidst proper observance of SOPs.

The scholars also exhorted people to ensure proper observance of COVID-19 preventive measures and SOPs so as to keep themselves, their family and the society at large safe from the Coronavirus infection. 

Meanwhile, the District Administration Kargil had made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and proper conduct of the mourning processions with observance of SOPs in letter and spirit.

The processions were held under the close supervision and coordination of the Magistrates, Police Officers, Nodal Officers, Management Committee members and volunteers of AJUIAK and IKMT so as to ensure the implementation of SOPs in a proper manner.

Special focus was laid on proper adherence of measures like usage of masks, maintenance of proper social distancing, usage of thermal scanners, hand sanitizers, sanitization of the places of processions and other required measures.

Chehlum processions were also held at Sub Divisional headquarter Drass, Sankoo, Shakar Chiktan, Zanskar and several other parts of the district amidst proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs with participation of limited number of mourners.

Before the noon prayers a congregation was held at Hussaini Park where hundreds of female mourners paid tribute to Imam Hussain on his 40th day after martyrdom. (With inputs from DIPR Kargil).