KARACHI (Kashmir English): The Sindh Home Department has imposed a province-wide ban on pillion riding ahead of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), according to a notification issued by the provincial government.
The Chehlum will be observed on August 4 with religious devotion and solemnity under heightened security.
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA)
The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala is observed annually on the 20th of Safar-ul-Muzaffar, marking the end of the 40-day mourning period following their martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
Mourning processions featuring Alam, Tazia and Zuljinah will be taken out in various cities across the province on August 4.
The government has also extended the enforcement of Section 144 across the province for another month. The extension will take effect from August 1, a separate notification said.
Under the restrictions, wall chalking, rallies, demonstrations and the public display of weapons will remain prohibited throughout the province.
The notification further said that only security guards employed by registered security companies would be permitted to carry weapons while performing official duties.
Furthermore, the Sindh government’s School Education and Literacy Department on Friday announced that schools in the province would remain closed on Aug 4 in observance of Chehlum of Imam Hussain (AS).
A notification states that all public and private educational institutions under the department “shall remain closed on Aug 4, 2026 (Tuesday) on account of Chehlum (20th Safar 1448 AH)”.
