Tazia Procession Begins from Hussaini Dalan in Dhaka

On the occasion of the holy Ashura, a Tazia procession organized by the Shia community commenced from Hussaini Dalan in Old Dhaka at around 10 AM on Sunday. Dressed in black attire, barefoot, and carrying black flags, participants chanted “Hay Husayn, Hay Husayn” as part of the mourning procession.

The historic Imam Bara at Hussaini Dalan saw a growing crowd of Shia community members from early morning. The procession, which started at Hussaini Dalan, will proceed to Dhanmondi, with thousands of people participating. Mohammad Imon, a resident of Old Dhaka participating in the procession, told *Prothom Alo*, “Imam Husayn (RA) was martyred on this day by the forces of Yazid. I have joined this procession to observe mourning.” Mir Zulfiqar Ali, a member of the Hussaini Dalan Imam Bara Management Committee, said, “This procession has been taking place for hundreds of years. Through this mourning procession, people of all ages are informed about the tragic events of Karbala.” Participants, especially the youth, were seen wearing black attire as a symbol of mourning. Many carried banners, flags, and symbolic representations of Dul Dul, the horse of Imam Husayn. The procession will pass through Bakshibazar, Urdu Road, Lalbagh, Azimpur, Nilkhet, New Market, and Science Lab before concluding in Dhanmondi. Law enforcement personnel were visibly present at the front and rear of the procession to ensure its smooth execution. Earlier, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) issued a statement prohibiting the carrying of sharp objects like knives, sickles, spears, swords, or sticks, as well as fireworks or crackers during the procession.

Today marks the 10th of Muharram, a profoundly significant and mournful day for Muslims worldwide, known as Ashura. The term “Ashura” derives from the Arabic word for “tenth,” and Muharram means “respected.” On the 10th of Muharram in 61 Hijri, Imam Husayn (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his family members were brutally martyred on the plains of Karbala by the banks of the Euphrates River while fighting for truth and justice.