LAHORE - The 9th of Muharram is being ob­served across the country on Friday with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) the grand­son of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions in Karbala. Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), along with 72 of his compan­ions including friends and family members, were mar­tyred at the hand of Yazid’s troops at the battle of Karbala in Iraq in 61 AH (680 AD) af­ter Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) rejected to pledge allegiance for Yazid despotic rule. On these days, religious clerics and scholars would shed light over the historical, social and religious aspects of supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hus­sain (RA). Moreover, the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his great companions would also be emphasised through ma­jalis. The remembrance of the event encourage muslims to inculcate those principles in practical life.

Source: The Nation July 29, 2023 15:00 UTC