In pictures.. The processions of the people of Babylon recall the martyrdom anniversary of Imam as-Sajjad (peace be upon him)

The processions of the people of Babylon commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (peace be upon him), in the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas (peace be upon them).

The official of the processions' representation of the province of Babylon, Mr. Salah Hadi, said that"every year the people of Babylon regularly descend with mourning processions in the city of Karbala, on the night of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (peace be upon him), to offer condolences to Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas(peace be upon them)".

"The processions started together under the banner of the funeral procession of the people of Babylon after noon prayers, and this was done in coordination with the Department of Hussayni Rituals, Processions and Bodies at the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas (peace be upon them),"he added.

The Department of Hussayni Rituals, Processions and Bodies at the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas (peace be upon them) allocates teams of its staff to accompany the March of each procession from the moment it starts to its conclusion, having the responsibility to organize the March and avoid overcrowding, according to special routes that ensure that there is no intersection with visitors.