ZARIA, Nigeria: The general Ashura procession organised by Islamic Movement in Nigeria on the 10th of Muharram annually to revive the loyalty and homage to Imam Hussain (A.S) was held in Zaria city on Friday 18th January, 2008 (being 10th Muharram in Nigeria).

The mourners from all parts of Nigeria and Niger gathered in Zaria city, wearing black dress, chanting slogans of Victory to Ahl ul Bayt (AS), Islam, the oppressed Palestinians and Muslims. Flags, banners, pictures of Islamic personalities and placards decorated the procession. Hundred of thousands attended march from two main roads of Zaria City to Kofar Doka Stadium for closing speech, peoms, matham and prayers.

During his speech, leader of the Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky focused on the sad event of Ashura and the hatred of Ummayads toward Islam. He also described the secret of Imam Hussain Martyrdom to our present time. Imam Hussain taught us how to give a blow to the enemies; How to live in liberty with dignity than living under humiliation.

He narrated how the enemies of Islam massacred and oppressed the prophet's family. Mourners were silent while the lecture was going wondering how the guides to the right were humiliated by the enemies.