Srinagar, July 5 -- Residents moved along narrow wooden walkways and boarded boats draped in black flags, reciting nohas and marsiyas in memory of the tragedy of Karbala.

"It is our way of keeping the message of Karbala alive. Even though we live on water, our hearts beat with the pain and sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS)," said Ghulam Hassan, a local elder from Rainawari, Srinagar, while speaking with KNO.

Similarly, the procession, which began in the afternoon, saw youth and elders alike participate, some beating their chests in mourning while others distributed drinking water and dates among participants.

"We have been observing this procession in our community for decades. This is not just a ritual but a legacy of resistance and reme...