Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann paid heartfelt tributes to the martyrs of Islam on the occasion of Yaum-e-Ashura, the 10th day of the holy month of Muharram. In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister honored those who sacrificed their lives in defense of their faith.
ਇਸਲਾਮ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਮੁਹੱਰਮ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦੇ ਯੌਮ-ਏ-ਆਸ਼ੂਰਾ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਮੌਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਲਈ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਟਿ-ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ। pic.twitter.com/xtXJOQGsvd
— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) July 6, 2025
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Mann wrote in Punjabi, “ਇਸਲਾਮ ਧਰਮ ਦੇ ਪਵਿੱਤਰ ਮੁਹੱਰਮ ਮਹੀਨੇ ਦੇ ਯੌਮ-ਏ-ਆਸ਼ੂਰਾ ਦਿਹਾੜੇ ਮੌਕੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਧਰਮ ਦੀ ਰਾਖੀ ਲਈ ਸ਼ਹਾਦਤ ਦੇਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸਮੂਹ ਸ਼ਹੀਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਕੋਟਿ-ਕੋਟਿ ਪ੍ਰਣਾਮ।”
(“On the holy day of Yaum-e-Ashura in the sacred month of Muharram, I bow in reverence to all the martyrs who laid down their lives to protect their faith.”)
Symbol of Courage and Sacrifice
Ashura marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The day is observed with mourning and processions by the Muslim community, particularly by Shia Muslims, as a symbol of resistance against injustice and tyranny.
Punjab Government’s Message of Communal Harmony
Bhagwant Mann’s tribute reflects the Punjab government’s commitment to interfaith respect, unity, and peace. His message resonates with the values of communal harmony and shared cultural heritage across the diverse population of the state.
As thousands in Punjab and across the world participate in Ashura processions and events, Mann’s tribute serves as a reminder of the eternal message of sacrifice, truth, and resilience.
The Chief Minister’s message resonated across religious and cultural communities, acknowledging the deep spiritual and historical significance of the day. Ashura is not just a day of religious importance for Muslims but also a universal symbol of resistance against tyranny, injustice, and falsehood.
