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Youm-e-Ali Is Being Observed Today Under heightened security, precautionary measures

Youm-e-Ali processions end peacefully in different cities

Youm-e-Ali, the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), has been observed today on 21st Ramadan with full religious fervour and strict precautionary measures due to the prevailing third wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

The mourners are requested to hold Majalis gatherings indoors in order to avoid the spread of the deadly virus. This day is being observed to pay tribute to the Fourth Caliph of Islam on the day of his martyrdom.

During the majalis, the religious scholars speak about Hazrat Ali (RA) and mention that his lifestyle is fatal for cruelty and brutality and all difficulties could be over come by making his saying a beacon of light rather all type of fear, harassment and terrorism could also be rooted out by doing so.

On the other hand, the Sindh government has finalized beefed up security arrangements for Youm-e- Ali processions in Karachi on the steps taken to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

Police officials said in a statement that strict arrangements have been made like every year and the procession routes have been sealed with containers.

All the shops and markets along the route of the procession were also being sealed while a heavy contingent of police and Rangers would be deployed,. added police.

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Govt. Bans Youm-e-Ali (A.S) Processions Due To Prevailing COVID-19 Situation

Youm-E-Ali Processions Banned

The government has on Saturday (today) decided not to allow the processions of Youm-e-Ali (RA) after the decision taken by NCOC due to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases.

A meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) took place today under the chair of Asad Umar. Lieutenant General Hamood uz Zaman, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed, Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri as provincial chief secretaries joined the meeting via a video link.

The Youm-e-Ali processions would be banned, however, matmi majalis [gatherings] would be allowed in a limited manner with a small number of people attending the gathering adhering to strict COVID SOPs.

The forum emphasized the need to engage the religious scholars and community leaders at provincial and district levels for the implementation of these decisions.

Earlier, The NCOC had announced six-day Eid holidays in Pakistan amidst the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and also suggested everyone to stay at home.

meeting of NCOC took place by Asad Umar in the chair and it reviewed oxygen supplies in the country, the COVID-19 vaccination process, Eid policy and restrictions on international flights.

The Eid holidays will be observed from 10-15 May and all tourism spots, public parks, and small bazaars to remain closed.

A notification by the official body has been issued. Other than essential services all shops, businesses and markets will remain shut during the Eid holidays, the notification read.

On the other hand, bakeries, fruit and vegetable shops, grocery, medical stores, vaccination centres will remain open during the holidays.

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Govt. bans Youm-e-Ali processions today, Sindh observing strict lockdown

Sindh lockdown

Sindh government has imposed a strict lockdown across the province today (Friday) till 3 pm. According to the details, another major decision has been taken by the Sindh government to protect the public in view of the coronavirus, the orders have been issued to tighten the lockdown from 12 noon to 3 pm on May 15. … Read more