The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain [R.A] and martyrs of Karbala is being observed today with religious zeal and reverence.
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Mourning processions with Alam, Tazia and Zuljinah would be taken out in different cities to mark the day. Strict security arrangements have been placed to avoid any untoward incident. Besides, the mobile phone service will remain suspended at the routes of the processions in some cities.