KARGIL AUGUST 27, 2020: In connection with the ongoing month of Muharram-ul-Haram, mourning congregations in the district continue to be held with immense religious fervor amidst proper observance of COVID-19 SOPs put in place by the Administration.
Congregations were organized across the Kargil Town and all Sub Divisions of the district today while strictly adhering to the 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 major congregations in Kargil Town held at Anjuman e Jamiat ul Ulema Isna Ashariya, Kargil (AJUIAK)/ Islamia School Kargil and Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT) premises Kargil were attended by 90 to 100 mourners approximately in each case.
Moreover, mourning gatherings 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 35.
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 each case.
In 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 55 maximum.
In case of Shakar Chiktan Sub Division, amidst strict observance of SOPs, mourning congregations were held at Manglishon Chiktan, Samrah, Hagnis, Shakar, Kukshow, Skamboo, Karamba, Tacha, Rgyalkhang Wakha, Khachay Fokar, Darket, Chatithang Mulbekh, Kukstay, Mundik, Youqma Kharboo, Tsaraqs Stachay and Pesbuchay which were attended by mourners numbering between 20 to 30 in each case.
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 20 to 30 maximum.
Meanwhile, 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 are being followed in letter and spirit under the close supervision of the Magistrates and the Mohallah Committees.
Mourners are being made to wash their hands and feet thoroughly with soap and water before entering the premises of congregations where necessary facilities are provided for this purpose by the organizations managing the premises.
Meanwhile, sanitization of the premises of the mourning congregations also being 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 are also being ensured after the congregations are over.
Tabarruk is served in packets with proper use of gloves during all the congregations.