Srinagar, Jul 29 (IANS): J&K Lt. Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Saturday joined mourners during the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar's Bota Kadal area.
This is the first time in the last 34 years that a head of administration has joined a Muharram procession.
Accompanied by Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Vijay Bidhuri , the L-G paid glowing tributes to Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet of Islam.
The 10th Muharram marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his followers at the hands of Yazid’s army in Karbala area of present day Iraq.
Scores of mourners were present duringthe Muharram procession for which special arrangements of security, healthcare and refreshments had been made by the authorities.
Sinha also distributed refreshments among the mourners.
The procession will end at Imambada in Zadibal locality of Srinagar.