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• On August 26th, the Shia Muslim religious event “Chehlum” will take place, with events scheduled across various regions.
• In Karachi, a procession is planned, starting near the Mazar-e-Quaid and primarily following M.A. Jinnah Road.
• The procession typically begins in the early afternoon and continues until late at night. Please avoid approaching religious facilities or areas where even small-scale events are taking place on that day.
• Traffic restrictions will be implemented on roads near the procession, potentially causing significant congestion. Additionally, restrictions on mobile phone and internet connectivity may be enforced, so please plan accordingly.
【Main Text】
1. On August 26th, the Shia Muslim religious event “Chehlum*” will be observed, with various events taking place across different regions.
*This is a mourning ceremony held 40 days after the day of Ashura, marking the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Husayn. It is one of the most important religious events for Shia Muslims and is also known as “Arba’een.”
2. In Karachi, on the 26th, a Shia procession will commence from a park near the Mazar-e-Quaid, primarily following M.A. Jinnah Road. This procession typically begins in the early afternoon and continues until late at night.
Route: Nishtar Park → Mehfil-e-Shah-e-Khurasan → M.A. Jinnah Road → Preddy Street → Boulton Market → Bombay Bazaar → Kharadar → Nawab Mahabat Khanji Road → Hussainia Iranian
3. Although no specific threat information related to Chehlum has been confirmed at this time, there is a possibility of terrorist attacks targeting people gathered for this religious event. In the past, there have been clashes between Shia and Sunni groups during this event, resulting in casualties.
4. Residents in the area are advised to take the following precautions and ensure their safety:
(1) Obtain the latest information and take actions that prioritize safety.
(2) Avoid approaching areas where religious events or gatherings are taking place, and if you encounter such events, leave the area immediately.
(3) Stay away from locations that are likely to be targets of attacks (such as religious sites, event venues, government institutions, and security force facilities including vehicles and checkpoints), and limit the time spent in places where large numbers of people gather (such as major commercial facilities, Western-related establishments, and Chinese-related establishments).
5. On the day of the event, traffic restrictions will be enforced on roads near the procession, which may cause significant congestion. Additionally, there may be restrictions on mobile phone and internet connectivity, so please take this into account when planning your activities.
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