The authorities declared on Friday that the Ashoora (10th Muharram) procession would be permitted to use the old route from Botakadal, Lal bazar to Imambara in Zadibal while the traffic department issued an advise for the efficient flow of traffic, which is yet another important step.
“Ashoora procession will be permitted tomorrow (10 Muharram) via the city’s historic roads. To guarantee the easy passage of mourners taking part in the Ashoora procession, intricate procedures have been taken, the official added.
After permitting the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar for the first time in 34 years along traditional pathways, this is the second significant move made by the UT government.
From Guru Bazar to MA Road and on to Dalage, the eighth Muharram procession was permitted. Shia leaders have thanked LG Manoj Sinha for the important choice. For the eighth of Muharram, the police made significant preparations.
Given the large crowds, he stated, “additional security arrangements will continue to be in place for Ashoora.”
The month of Ashoora commemorates the death through martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) grandson, who died at Karbala, Iraq, together with his family and companions, some 1400 years ago.
Meanwhile, the traffic department issued a warning for Ashoora to guarantee a smooth flow of traffic. The Youm-e-Ashoora will be commemorated on the 10th Muharram (29th July 2023), according to the advice.
The statement reads, “In order to have smooth movement of traffic and for the convenience of general public/motorists, the following traffic advisory is issued: Traffic moving towards Zadibal will be diverted at Firdous Cinema, Mill Stop, Lal Bazar, Bota Kadal & Chattipadshahi.” It also states, “The main Zuljinah procession shall be taken out from Bota Kadal up to main Imambara Zadibal.”
According to the document, “Motorists intending to go towards Soura from Lal Chowk or vice versa shall adopt Dr. Ali Jan Road and Motorists moving towards Lal Chowk from Zakoora or vice versa shall adopt Foreshore Road.”
The advisory also states that “drivers from the Lal Bazar area will use the Kanitar-Hazratbal-Foreshore road. Vehicles coming from Gojwara towards Zadibal will be diverted at Firdous Cinema towards Dr. Ali Jan road via Sazgaripora and vehicles coming from Lal Chowk towards Badamwari via Rainawari will be diverted at Chatipadshahi towards Kathidarwaza. To prevent any inconvenience, the general public is politely asked to refrain from unnecessary movement towards the places where Youm-e-Ashoora processions are being held. (KNO)
