Hyderabad: Hyderabad South Zone DCP Sneha Mehra held a meeting with qiblas, in-charges of anjumans, and community elders of the Shia community to discuss the preparatory arrangements for the upcoming Arbaeen (Chehlum) observance.
The Arbaeen (Chehlum) observance is scheduled for the 20th of Safar, marking the 40th day after Ashura.
The DCP discussed the participation of a large number of matamis (mourning groups) from neighbouring states and detailed planning of the routes to be followed during the Arbaeen procession.
They also spoke about the implementation of traffic diversions and road closures to facilitate the smooth movement of the procession and minimising disruption to the general public, and engagement with community volunteers and local organisations to assist with crowd management, sanitation, and other logistical support during the event.
