Babul Hawaij Day observed in Pakistan

By: Malik Ashtar

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan – 03 OCT: “Babul Hawaij Day” as announced by Quaid-e-Millat-e-Jafariya Pakistan Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Moosa Al-Kazim (AS) was observed throughout Pakistan like other parts of the world with respect and reverence on Thursday. On this occasion, majalis-e-aza were held and Taboot of Aseer-e-Baghdad (AS) were taken out from all big cities and towns.

In Rawalpindi, central taboot procession of Babul Hawaij Day was brought out from the residence of Ghulam Haider Shah under the arrangements of the sons of Bawa Syed Karam Hussain Shah Kazmi. All matmi organizations of Rawalpindi attending the procession performed matamdari and zanjeerzani. The procession culminated at Darbar Sakhi Shah Pyara after touching through its designated routes. A majlis-e-aza was arranged on this occasion, which was addressed, by renowned scholars and speakers.

Najabat Kazmi Brothers arranged a majlis-e-aza at Qasr-e-Abu Talib Mughalabad. At Ali Masjid, Satellite Town, a majlis-e-Aza was held under the auspice of Agha Syed Muhammad Murtaza Moosavi, Agha Syed Ali Roohul Abbas Moosavi and Syed Joan Ali Mash’hadi, which was addressed, by Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi, Zakir Matloob Hussain Kazmi, Poet Bashir Hussain Niyaz, Tabassum Kazmi, Ali Raza Zaidi and Syed Arif Al-Hussaini. Later, matam was performed.

Allama Ghazanfar Abbas Tonsavi addressed the last majlis of Ashra-e-Karvan-e-Mawaddat in connection with Imam Moosa Al-Kazim (AS)’s martyrdom anniversary at Darbar Shah Chan Charagh.

A taboot procession was taken out from the residence of Mushtaq Hussain Jafri while another taboot procession was brought out from Syed Fayyaz Hussain Kazmi’s residence at Bangash Colony. A large number of mourners attended a taboot propcession which was taken out from Mash’hadi House.

In Islamabad, Majlis-e-Babul Hawaij was held at Qasr-e-Imam Moosa Kazim, I-10, Islamabad, which was addressed by renowned speakers. Taboot procession was also taken out on this occasion. Majalis were arranged at Masjid & imambargah Lal Quarters, Masjid Khadija Tarlayi Kalan, Masjid Imam Ali Naqi Pind Sangryal etc.

Addressing a majlis-e-aza at Darbar Sakhi Shah Nazar Diwan, Syed Kasran, Khateeb Fateh Furat said Hazrat Imam Moosa Al-Kazim (AS) was that great leader of Islamic world, an embodiment of bravery and courage whose sole interest was sublimation of Deen & shariah. On this occasion, a taboot procession was taken out in which hundreds of mourners offered condolences performing zanjeerzani.

Molana Sheikh Ijaz Hussain Mudarris besides many other speakers and scholars addressed a majlis-e-aza at Qasr-e-Kazmia, Jasol Sayedan.

In Bhakkar, Mukhtar Force arranged a majlis-e-aza at Imambargah Qasr-e-Zainab (AS). Molana Aqeel Abbas, Molana Alamdar Hussain besides many other renowned speakers addressed the majlis.

In Peshawar, Zakir Gulzar Hussain Gondal addressed a majlis held at Imambargah Master Bahadur Ali, Yaka Toot, under the arrangements of Mukhtar Force. Taboot was taken out and matam was performed following the majlis.

In Sialkot, two-day annual majalis-e-aza was held at Imambargah Basti Momineen Kazimabad, Head Marala, Sialkot, under the arrangements of Tehreek Nafaz e Fiqh e Jafariya Sialkot, Mukhtar Force, Sialkot and Anjuman Babul Hawaij Moosa ibne Jafar Rawla Kikar, Head Marala, Sialkot. Renowned scholars and speakers addressed the majalis. Later, Taboot of Aseer-e-Baghdad Hazrat Imam Moosa Kazim (AS) was taken out from the bridge. The taboot procession ended at Imambargah Basti Momineen after passing through its designated routes.

Majalis-e-Babul Hawaij were also held in Larkana, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Skardu, Gilgit, Muzaffarabad, D. G. Khan, D. I. Khan, Qasoor, Kot D. G, Sirhiyan Sayedan, Shikar Pur, Mianwali, Bhawalpur and Haiderabad besides Markazi Imambargah Sher Kot Kohat, Masjid & Imambargah Ahlebayt Wah.

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