Muharram majalis begin today

Majalis commemorating the martyrs of Karbala will formally begin on Monday (today) at imambargahs across Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

From today until the 5th of Muharram, majalis at every imambargah will continue daily until midnight. From the 6th of Muharram, with the start of mourning processions, the duration of majalis and processions will be extended until 2am daily.

Strict security arrangements have been completed at all imambargahs in the twin cities. Entry of vehicles and motorcycles into roads and streets surrounding imambargahs will remain prohibited. Closed-circuit cameras have been installed around the venues.

The majalis will begin after Maghrib prayers.

Across the six districts of Rawalpindi Division - Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal, Talagang, Murree and Jhelum - a total of 4,376 majalis will be held, while 757 Zuljanah, Alam, Tazia, Mehndi and mourning processions will be taken out.