Historic Matami Juloos of Abbottabad | Started Before Pakistan | Devotion to Ghazi Abbas | NK News

Historic Matami Juloos of Abbottabad | Started Before Pakistan | Devotion to Ghazi Abbas | NK News HISTORIC LEGACY: Abbottabad’s Matami Juloos linked to Hazrat Ghazi Abbas Alamdar AS — started before the creation of Pakistan. NK News USA Special Report by Tariq Khan: The History: This mourning procession in Abbottabad is one of the oldest in Hazara Division. Elders confirm it was held even during British rule, before 1947. It is dedicated to Hazrat Ghazi Abbas Alamdar AS, the brave flag-bearer of Imam Hussain AS at Karbala. The Tradition: 1. Route: Starts from historic Imambargah, passes through old city bazaars of Abbottabad 2. Date: Held annually during Muharram 3. Participants: Thousands from Abbottabad, Havelian, Mansehra, Haripur 4. Rituals: Noha Khwani, Zanjeer Zani, Sabeel, Niaz distribution 5. Security: Local admin + volunteers ensure peace since decades Significance: This juloos represents Abbottabad’s centuries-old tradition of religious harmony. Sunni and Shia communities both respect the procession. Shopkeepers voluntarily close markets. Volunteers serve water/milk regardless of sect.