RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Ashra Beemar-e-Karbala programmes to mark the Shahadat of Syed-us-Sajideen Hazrat Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.) on the call of Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi began on Friday. Majalis-e-Aza were held and Azadari processions were taken out throughout the country on this occasion.

Ulema and Khutaba delivering their Friday sermons highlighted the uswah Beemar-e-Karbala (A.S.) in detail and declared the practical following of the same as the best source of survival here and the Hereafter.

In the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, religious organisations organised Majalis and Matamdari in various Imambargahs.

Allama Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi addressing a Majlis and Bargah Khadijatul Kubra Satellite Town said the Beemar-e-Karbala Hazrat Imam Zainul Abideen (A.S.) preached the method of confronting Yazidi conspiracies by bearing the pain and difficulties. He said the practical following of the uswah Beemar-e-Karbala (A.S.) was need of the hour to achieve success in independence movements of the oppressed the world over. He said Imam Aali Muqam Hussain Ibne Ali (A.S.) defeated the Yazid’s lies and debauchery by giving witness of the Nabuwwat of 1,24,000 Anbia as a result of which Parcham-e-Islam is fluttering all around today.

A young Khateeb Ali Qaswar, Anjum Khaleeq, and Zaheer Alam Jafri also addressed the Majlis while Asif Zaid and Bros. performed Marsia Khwani. Later different Matmi Dastas performed Matamdari and Noha Khwani.

A resolution adopted on the occasion demanded from the governments of Jordan, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, and Morocco to announce public holiday on Arbaeen-e-Hussain (Chehlum of Syed-ush-Shuhada) and giving the Azadaran permission to perform Azadari rites, accordingly.

The resolution demanded from all international organisations including the United Nations to play their role in this connection.

Another resolution welcomed the Fatawa of Marajay Arba’a against keeping the Karbala Tragedy away from Azadari and using it for political matters. The resolution made it clear that Marajay Azzam are respectable and following their commandment is necessary.

Yet another resolution lamented continuation of election activities during the Ayyam-e-Aza and declared their slogan-mongering and garlanding each other against the spirit of Ehteram-e-Ramazan and called upon all politicians to follow the Code of Azadari announced by the Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi keeping the Gham-e-Hussain in view.

Mufassirah-e-Quran Khateeba Syeda Abeeda-tuz-Zahra Moosavi Advocate (Gold Medallist) addressed a Majlis organised by Khanwada Syed Fida Hussain Kazmi at Aliabad Rawalpindi that followed Matamdari.

Khateeba Mrs. Qamar Zahra addressed a Majlis-e-Aza organised by Anjuman Dukhtaran-e-Islam (Registered) at Jamia-tul-Murtaza G-9/4 Islamabad.

An Alam and Zuljinah procession was taken out from Qasr-e-Abu Talib Mughalabad under the auspices of Anjuman Ghulaman-e-Abu Talib. Ch. Mushtaq Hussain addressed the gathering, during the procession. Zanjeer Zani was also performed while the mourners also offered prayer during the procession that terminated back at Qasr-e-Abu Talib after marching through its designated route. Matmi Dastas from Rawalpindi and surrounding areas performed Matamdari and Noha Khwani.

Ashra-e-Beemar-e-Karbala (A.S.) Majalis began at Markazi Imambargah Hadiala Syedan and would continue till 25th Muharram. Maulana Asghar Roohani, Maulana Ausaf Haider Naqvi and other Zakireen are addressing the Majalis.

A Matmi procession was taken out from Darbar Aalia Sakhi Mehmood Badshah near Aabpara Islamabad and terminated back at the same place after marching through its designated route.

Allama Syed Wasi Asghar Zaidi of India addressed the last Majlis of the Majalis-e-Khamsa organised by Anjuman Dua-e-Zahra at Markazi Imambargah Lal Quarters Islamabad.