KARACHI – Traffic plan has been released for the main procession of Youm-e-Ali in Karachi today, March 22.
Muslims will observe Youm-e-Ali on 21st of Ramazan across Pakistan to pay homage to the fourth caliph Hazrat Ali RA who was martyred on this day.
According to the traffic police, the main procession will start from Nishtar Park at 1:00 PM, adding that M.A. Jinnah Road, from Gurumandar to Tower, will be closed for general traffic.
Traffic police personnel will be deployed at alternative routes to guide the public.
The procession will pass through Nishtar Park, Nursery, M.A. Jinnah Road, and Sea Breeze, and will reach the Empress Market in Saddar.
The procession will continue through Regal Chowk, pass by the Tibet Centre, and re-enter M.A. Jinnah Road. The procession will conclude at the Kharadar Husaini Imambargah on M.A. Jinnah Road near Bolton Market.
According to the traffic police, people coming from Nazimabad can take the Garden route towards Nishtar Road via Lasbela Chowk. From Liaquatabad, people can turn left from Teen Hatti towards Central Jail.
Traffic going to PP Chowrangi from Hassan Square will be diverted towards Society Light Signal via Kashmir Road. Traffic will be redirected via Jail Flyover towards Teen Hatti and Nishtar Road (Lasbela Chowk).
Traffic from Shahrah-e-Qaideen towards Nursery will take the right turn at Society Light Signal towards Kashmir Road. People coming from Jamshed Road towards Gurumandar can use Bahadur Yar Jung Road and Soldier Bazar to reach their destination.
Sindh government has declared a public holiday for all educational institutions on Saturday, March 22, to observe Youm-e-Hazrat Ali (A.S). The holiday, confirmed by the School Education and Literacy Department (SELD), applies to all public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
