The holy Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), was observed in the country on Tuesday with due religious fervour and solemnity. On this day in the Hijri year of 61, Hazrat Imam, the grandson of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh), along with his family members and 72 followers embraced martyrdom in the hands of soldiers of Yazid at Karbala desert for the supremacy of justice and righteousness. The day was a public holiday. Various religious organisations and political parties observed the day with elaborate programmes. Shia community members brought out tazia processions in different areas of the city, including Mohammadpur and old part, marking the day. Jatiyatabadi Ulema Dal arranged a milad mahfil at the BNP’s Nayapaltan central office on the occasion.
