Srinagar, June 25 -- Thousands of people from the Shia community peacefully participated in a procession on the 8th day of Islamic month of Muharram from its traditional route in Srinagar on Wednesday.

The marchers chanted Islamic slogans commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and marched early morning from Guru Bazar through MA Road to culminate at Dalgate, the traditional path of the event.

"Detailed arrangements were made for the Muharram 08 procession. On the directions of the lieutenant governor and chief minister, the entire route has been dotted with our colleagues, stakeholders and health teams, who are working continuously," said divisional commissioner, Kashmir, Anshul Garg.

"The peaceful observance of Muharram ha...