By
Muhammad Isah Ahmad
The
annual Arbaeen in commemoration of the massacre of Imam Husain (AS) and his 72
followers in the plain of Karbala on 10th Muharram 61AH is marked on every 20th
of Safar of the Islamic calendar. This year it was marked on Thursday the 8th
of October, 2020.
The
city of Karbala has witnessed millions of faithfuls and sympathizers form
different parts of the world to mark Ashura massacre of Imam Husain at Karbala,
the similarity of such massacre was never recorded in human history.
In
Nigeria, the Annual Arbaeen symbolic trek and Arbaeen day has been marked by
the followers Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement of
Nigeria in Abuja and other places.
In
Kano city after the Arbaeen Symbolic trek that was conducted on Tuesday 18th
Safar, 1442 (6/10/2020), the Arbaeen day was marked in the city center where
thousands matched through major streets in Kano city on Thursday 20th Safar,
1442 (8/10/2020). The Arbaeen mourners chanted songs and slogans in love of
Imam Husain (AS) while passing the message of the Noble Prophet (AS) of
Al-Islam regarding the lofty status of Ahlulbayt AS.
The
Arbaeen matching in Kano could not start from Mumbayya House as announced
earlier due to presence of security forces. The peaceful matching later kicked
up from Danbatta Open Space close to Kofar Ruwa to avoid any confrontation with
police.
The
Mourners also called for the immediate release of its Leader Shaikh Ibraheem
Zakzaky and his wife Malama Zeenatuddeen Ibraheem who were held in detention
since 12th December, 2015 after Zaria massacre by Buhari and his government
despite the December 2016 High Court Judgement which ordered for his immediate
release and paying of compensation.
Mal
Bashir Sabon Titi gave a brief speech at the end of the Arbaeen match with a closing
prayer from Mal Aliy Rimin Gado marked the end of this year Arbaeen in Kano and
the participants dispersed peacefully.
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