Prayers held for late relatives

Lahore - A large number of faithful paid homage and offered Fateha for their forefathers and other late relatives by visiting graveyards in the city throughout
the day on the 10th of Muharram.

Keeping in view the religious importance of Ashura, the faithful laid floral wreath and put rose petals and date palm leaves on the graves, besides filling the fixed pots at graveyards with pulses and water to feed the pigeons and other birds.

Many emotional moments were witnessed at the graveyards as the people remembered their departed relatives with tearing eyes and recalling their sweet memories. 

They also offered Fateha and recited the Holy Quran for the departed souls, besides seeking forgiveness, eternal peace and best niche in the paradise for them. A large number of people visited Mian Mir Graveyard, Miani Sahib Graveyard, Firdosia Graveyard, Mominpura Graveyard and other large and small graveyards in various localities of the provincial capital.

Meanwhile, florists around the graveyards cashed in the day and made good profits, taking advantage of the day. 

Source: daylitime.com.pk (Nov. 17, 2013)