Traffic Plan Issued for Youm-e-Ali (RA) Procession in Karachi

The Karachi traffic police have announced a traffic plan for March 22 (21st Ramadan) due to the central procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Ali (RA)  Youm-e-Ali.

According to officials, the main congregation will take place at Nishtar Park, after which the central procession will begin at 1 PM. To facilitate movement, M.A. Jinnah Road will be closed from Guru Mandir to Tower, with alternative routes arranged to maintain traffic flow.

Procession Route & Road Closures:

The procession will move from Nishtar Park through Numaish,M.A. Jinnah Road, Sea Breeze and Empress Market in Saddar. It will then reach its final destination at Hussainia Imambargah in Kharadar via Bolton Market.

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Alternative Routes for Commuters:

• Traffic from Nazimabad can take Lasbela Chowk and Nishtar Road to reach Garden.
• Liaquatabad commuters can use Teen Hatti, Lasbela Chowkand Central Jail routes.
• Hasan Square to PP Chowrangitraffic will be diverted via Kashmir Road to Society Light Signal.
• Jail Flyover traffic will be redirected towards Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road.
• Shahrah-e-Quaideen to Numaishtraffic will be routed via Kashmir Road.
• Vehicles from Jamshed Road to Guru Mandir can use Bahadur Yar Jang Road and Soldier Bazaar.

Authorities urge commuters to plan ahead and follow traffic police instructions to avoid inconvenience.

Youm-e-Ali

Youm-e-Ali commemorates the martyrdom of Islam’s fourth caliph, Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA). Hazrat Ali (RA) sustained fatal injuries in an attack by Ibn Muljim, a Kharijite dissident, on 19th Ramadan 40 AH (661 CE) while heading for Fajr prayer in Kufa, Iraq. He attained martyrdom on 21st Ramazan.