TAXILA: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) was observed peacefully in Attock on Sunday.

The central ‘Alam’ and Zuljinnah procession in the city was taken out from Imambargah Panjtani under tight security.

Addressing the Chehlum majlis at Imambargah Panjtani, religious scholar Allama Farhan Haider Abidi from Lahore said Karbala is a lesson-teaching event in human history, giving a message to mankind to stand firm on truth and righteousness for eternal success and to foil the nefarious designs of evil forces. He narrated the hardships faced by Imam Hussain (AS) and his loyal companions for the glory of Islam, recounting several events leading up to the tragedy of Karbala.

On the procession route, stalls of water, milk and food were set up under the supervision of security personnel to facilitate the mourners. The Zuhrain prayers were offered near Fawara Chowk after which the procession peacefully concluded in the evening at Imambargah Hussainia, Kamalpur Syedan, Attock Cantonment.

The district administration had made foolproof security arrangements for the procession, while the local police maintained complete vigilance.

The procession route was cordoned off with barbed wire, and police personnel were deployed on rooftops. A special mobile medical team from District Headquarters Hospital and Rescue 1122 officials remained on standby to provide medical assistance to the mourners and handle any emergency situation.

Published in Dawn, August 11th, 2025