Srinagar, July 3 -- Officials confirmed that the procession has been permitted by the district administration and will follow the traditional route through the inner areas of Rainawari. The route is expected to witness a large turnout of mourners participating in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at Karbala.

Local residents and volunteers have set up sabeels (refreshment stalls) along the procession path, offering water, sherbet, and tea to participants.

The procession will commence after Zohrain prayers and a majlis which will be addressed Maulana Masroor Abbas Ansari as per past practice, members of the Raja family who organise the event said.

To ensure smooth conduct of the event, authorities have ...