Srinagar: Amid tight security arangements Shiite Muslim mourners from across the Valley observed Ashura, 10th of Muharram with religious fervour on Tuesday.
This day is observed as a symbol of mourning, recalling the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S), in the battle of Karbala on the 10th of Muharram, 1383 years according to the Hijri Calendar.
On this occasion, senior religious and political leaders also took part in the procession.
