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The Rawalpindi metropolis administration has introduced a public vacation in the present day (Monday) on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
A notification was additionally issued by the workplace of Rawalpindi’s deputy commissioner, stating that vacation can be noticed in Tehsil City, Tehsil Cantt and Tehsil Saddar of the garrison city.
“I, Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, declare native vacation in Tehsil City, Tehsil Cantt and Tehsil Saddar of District Rawalpindi on 26-08-2024 (Monday) as a result of Chehlum Process,” states the notification.
However, establishments, departments and places of work coping with emergency and reduction actions and different affiliated providers will stay operational, in line with the notification.
The Sindh authorities has additionally introduced vacation for all private and non-private faculties throughout the province on Monday on account of the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA).
Meantime, a ban on pillion-riding has additionally been imposed throughout the province, together with Karachi, as a part of safety measures to keep away from any untoward incident on the event.
In Lahore, particular safety preparations have been made for the primary procession, together with six Elite groups, 12 Police Response Unit (PRU) groups and 17 Dolphin groups for patrolling on the 11 entry factors.
Lady police officers can be deployed for the safety of girls mourners and guests. Additionally, snipers can be stationed on high of buildings alongside the procession routes.
The ocassion can be marked with spiritual fervour throughout the nation on August 26 amid tight safety measures on the routes for processions in main cities.
Mourners will take out processions of Alam, Tazia, and Zuljinah in numerous cities throughout the nation.
Chehlum marks the tip of a 40-day mourning interval after the martyrdom date of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions within the battle of Karbala on the tenth of Muharram in 680AD.
