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“On this somber day of Holy Ashura, I pay my deepest respects to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the beloved grandson of the greatest Prophet and Messenger Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), and all those who were tragically martyred in the desert of Karbala,” said the chief adviser.

He said Islam is the religion of truth, justice and peace and in order to uphold this great ideal of Islam, on 10th Muharram of 61 AH, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family members and close companions were martyred in the desert of Karbala.

Apart from the tragic incident of Karbala, the holy day of Ashura stands as one of the most virtuous and significant days in Islamic history, said the chief adviser.

Yunus said it is narrated in the Hadith that the Prophet (peace be upon him) emphasised the observance of fasting on Ashura, recommending a two-day fast as a mark of devotion.

“Let us all recognise the profound significance of this blessed day and increase our good deeds to draw closer to Allah Almighty,” he said.