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KARGIL AUGUST 25, 2020: Paying rich tributes to the martyrs of Karbala, mourning gatherings of Muharram-ul-Haram, the first month of the Islamic calendar continue to be held across Kargil district with religious fervor amidst strict observance of COVID-19 SOPs put in place by the Administration.
As usual the mourning congregations were held across the Kargil Town and all Sub Divisions of the district today amidst necessary preventive measures like usage of masks, hand sanitizers, maintenance of proper social distancing, usage of thermal scanners, sanitization of the Imam Baras and other places of congregations and other required measures.
The main congregations in Kargil Town were held at Anjuman e Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashariya, Kargil (AJUIAK) and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) premises Kargil with approximate number of 100 mourners in each case.
Muhrram-ul- Haram Majalis in the town were also held under the close supervision of the Magistrates and Mohalla Committees at Imam Barah Balti Bazar, Poyen and Chanchik with the number of mourners in each case ranging between 25 to 30.
At Titichumik, Goma Kargil, Hussain Abad Pishoo, Lankore, Dass, Longbithang, Pashkum, Bemathang, Baroo Colony, Shilikchay, Akchamal, Chutumail, the number of attendees in each congregation was at the most 25.
In case of Shakar Chiktan Sub Division, amidst strict observance of SOPs, mourning congregations were held at Manglishon Chiktan, Samrah, Hagnis, Shakar, Kukshow, Karamba, Tacha, Rgyalkhang Wakha, Darket, Chatithang Mulbekh, Kukstay, Youqma Kharboo, Tsaraqs Stachay and Pesbuchay which were attended by mourners numbering between 20 to 30 in each case.
As regards to Drass Sub Division congregations were held at Drass Headquarter, Imam Barah Muradbagh, Goshan, Throngus, Kharboo, Shimsha, Yulboo, Pandrass, Matayen, Dandal Thang and Jasgond where the number of mourners in each case was between 15 to 40 maximum.
In Sankoo Sub Division, Muharram Majalis were held at Parkachik, Choskore Suru, Khawos, Kochik, Nam Suru, Gongma Saliskote, Tambis, Kanoor, Trespone, Tai Suru, Lankarchey, Sarchey, Thangdumbur, Thasgam, Thovina, Nangma Kousar, Khachan, Thangboo, Gyaling and Pangbar Broq. The number of mourners in each Imambara remained 30 maximum.
At District Headquarter Kargil and other parts of Kargil Block as well as in case of all the Sub Divisions, SOPs issued by the Administration were followed in letter and spirit under the close supervision of the Magistrates and the Mohallah Committees.
Mourners were made to wash their hands and feet thoroughly with soap and water before entering the premises of congregations where necessary facilities were provided for this purpose by the organizations managing the premises.
Meanwhile, sanitization of the premises of the mourning congregations were also carried out at regular intervals, before and after the Majalis at proper timings fixed by the managing organizations. Frequent cleaning and disinfection roster are also being maintained by the management of each place of mourning congregation.
Moreover, appropriate sanitization of lavatories, hand and foot washing stations/areas, railings, door knobs, proper disposal of face covers/masks, gloves and leftovers by the devotees was ensured after the congregations were over.
Tabarruk was served in packets with proper use of gloves during all the congregations.
