LAHORE, Nov 17: The martyrdom day of Hazrat Ali (RA) was observed with due reverence here on Monday

A number of religious organizations held seminars in which glowing tributes were paid to Hazrat Ali (RA).

A taazia procession was taken out from Mubarak Haveli, Chowk Nawab Sahib, inside the walled city. The procession passed through Mochi Gate, Bazaar Hakiman, Paniwala Talab, Rang Mahal, Bhati Chowk and terminated at Karbala Gamay Shah.

A large number of mourners accompanied the taazia procession, reciting nohas and beating their chests.

A heavy police contingent escorted the procession to meet any untoward incident. All shops on the taazia route procession remained closed throughout the day.—PPI