Srinagar, July 06: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Member of Parliament (MP) from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Saturday visited the shrine of Hazrat Mir Shamas-Ud-Din Iraqi (RA) to inspect the preparations for the upcoming month of Muharram Ul Haram. He was accompanied by the party’s chief spokesperson and constituency in-charge Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq.
Aga Ruhullah thoroughly reviewed the ongoing preparations for the mourners in the shrine complex while engaging in discussions with representatives from various line departments, the party said in a statement issued here. He also embarked on a whirlwind tour of different areas to conduct on-the-spot evaluations of the facilities being provided to the mourners.
Ruhullah engaged with the locals who enlightened him on the essential provisions needed to ensure a seamless and trouble-free observance of Muharram.
Stressing on making fool-proof arrangements to facilitate mourners at all places, Aga implored PHE, PDD, R&B, SMC, ULB, RDD, Traffic Police, FCS & CA departments besides representatives of various Shia associations to work in tandem to ensure seamless conduct of gatherings and processions at all places.
Later in the day, Mehdi paid obeisance at the revered shrine of Mirza Muhammad Akmaludin Badakshi (RA) at Mirza Kamil Sahib Hawal following the annual Urs observance. He prayed for lasting peace and prosperity in the region. Publicity Secretary Mir GM Saqi and several local unit functionaries accompanied him on the visits.
