Commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his faithful companions in the battle of Karbala, Chehlum e Hussaini procession was taken out with religious fervor on October 8.

The mourners in the processions were wailing and beating their chests in the memory of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his 72 companions who made supreme sacrifices to uplift truth, righteousness, justice, and human values. 

Proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs was put in place by the District administration. Fewer number of processions were taken out in Kargil town and other parts of the district this year with a limited number of mourners.

The processions were organized under the banner of Anjuman e Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashariya, Kargil (AJUIAK)/ Islamia School Kargil, and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT). The scholars highlighted the essence of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and the message of the triumph of good over evil which emanates from the tragedy of Karbala.

Meanwhile, special prayers were also made for peace and tranquility in the world and to free humanity from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. 

The scholars of AJUIAK and IKMT Kargil expressed gratitude to the UT Administration Ladakh, LAHDC Kargil, and District Administration Kargil for regulating the Chehlum processions amidst proper observance of SOPs.

The scholars of AJUIAK, IKMT, and other religious organizations urged people with flu-like symptoms to get their test done so as to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Also, they asked people to ensure proper observance of COVID-19 preventive measures and SOPs so as to keep themselves, their family, and the society at large safe from the coronavirus disease. 

The processions were held under the close supervision and coordination of the Magistrates, Police Officers, Nodal Officers, Management Committee members, and volunteers of AJUIAK and IKMT so as to ensure the implementation of SOPs in a proper manner.

Chehlum processions were also held at Sub Divisional headquarter Drass, Sankoo, Shakar Chiktan, and several other parts of the district amidst proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs with the participation of a limited number of mourners.