ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – September 18: Massive protests were held across Pakistan like other countries with religious respect and reverence on the ‘Universal Day of Demolition of Baqee’ on Saturday Shawal 8 September 18 on the call of Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi against destruction of holy shrines of Khatoon-e-Jannat Hazrat Syeda Fatima Zahra (S.A.), Ummahatul Momineen (R.A.) and Sahaba Kubaar (R.A.) in Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moalla on 8th Shawal, 1924 at the hands of the then Saudi rulers. 

On this occasion Majalis-e-Aza were held and peaceful protest Matmi processions were taken out in all big cities and towns against the destruction of holy shrines. 

In Rawalpindi, the central Matmi protest demonstration was taken out from Imambargah Nasir ul-Aza, Chowk Waris Khan attended by thousands of mourning protestors. The protest rally among others was led by Ulema Karam belonging to different schools of thought, office-bearers of TNFJ and other subordinate bodies, provincial, regional and district elite, leaders and Matmi Salars of religious organizations. The minor workers of Mukhtar Generation and jawans of Ibrahim Scouts were carrying Shabih of Jannatul Baqee, and banners and placards inscribed with different slogans demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Baqee. Throughout the procession, noha-khwani and matamdaari continued. The participants of the procession touching through the Murree Road performing Matamdaari and Noha-Khwani marched towards Committee Chowk where it took the shape of a grand rally.  

At this point Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi, Central Secretary Information, TNFJ addressing the rally lamented that the shrines of those holy personalities who enlightened Shariat were lying dismantled but our rulers, politicians and media were playing the role of silent spectators. He said the Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi has thrown a challenge that dream of annexation of Al-Qods Ash-Sharif, independence of occupied Muslim States and solution of all problems being faced by Muslim countries today could not come true unless the dignity of the Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moalla are restored. Chairman MFP Ch. Abu Baidar Ali also addressed the rally.

On this occasion, the participants passed different resolutions presented by S. Abbas Kazmi.  A resolution urged the Muslim rulers to break their criminal silence on Jannatul Baqee demolition.  the resolution also demanded from the UN and UNESCO to give attention towards Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moalla and get their glory restored because UN charter says  that this representative organization of the world nations will not only protect the joint inheritance , relics and signs of humanity across the world rather will stop those who damage or demolish such signs. 

Another resolution demanded from the government of Pakistan to exert pressure on Saudi government under May 21, 1985 Junejo-Moosavi agreement for reconstruction of Jannatul Baqere and Jannatul Moalla. Also make aware the Saudi embassador calling him to foreign office about universal protest and concern against demolition of holy shrines.The resolution further demanded that Makkah and Medinah be declared “open cities".

Another resolution expressed hearty concern that today atheist world has bent upon insulting the signs of Allah; defamation to holy prophet (peace be on him and his holy progeny) was committed under a planned international disgusting conspiracy and now it has reached to this extent that Florida-based Dove World Outreach Center church pastor Terry Jones had announced to burn the copies of Quran. Although Jones could not act upon his heinous purpose but there arises a question whether his anti-Islam and -Quran filthy motives or thinking have been changed?

Another resolution while strongly condemning the continued incidents of terrorism in Karbala Gamay Shah, Meezan Chowk Quetta, Lacki Marwat and target killings in Quetta and Karachi as well as the cruel murder of MQM leader Dr Imran Farooq in London  severely denounced the coward statements of interior minister to stop or limit religious processions under pretext of terrorism.

The resolution termed the announcement of Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Moosavi not to accept any hinderance or restriction in this regard as the 'voice of the whole nation'.

The participants expressed solidarity with the whole oppressed world particularly people of Kashmir, Palestine, Iraq and Afghanistan and reiterated their resolve to keep continue their practical struggle for support to right, hatred to oppression, achievement of rights of the nation and integrity and solidarity of motherland.  

Later, the rally terminated at Imambargah Col. Maqbool Hussain after passing through its traditional route where special prayers marked the conclusion of the rally.  

Mukhtar Force volunteers escorted the rally throughout while District Administration had made fool-proof arrangements en route the rally. Police officers and jawans remained with the rally throughout.

In Federal Capital Islamabad, the protest procession was taken out by TNFJ District Islamabad Universal Youm-e-Inhidaam Jannatul Baqee Committee from Darbar Aalia Hazrat Sakhi Mahmood Badshah near Aabpara. The rally was led by Ulema Karaam and religious elite belonging to different schools of thought. TNFJ District Council Islamabad President Allama Basharat Hussain Imami, addressing the rally said that restoration of the dignity of Jannatul Baqee and Jannatul Moalla is the issue of not only the Muslim Ummah but that of the whole humanity.

Allama Sh. Ijaz Hussain Modarris, Allama Hussain Muqaddasi, and Allama Fakhar Abbas Abidi also addressed the rally. While the district secretary for Jannatul Baqee committee Syed Nusrat Naqvi paid thanks to the particpants and the administration.Later the rally terminated at Darbar Sakhi Mahmood Badshah where special prayers were offered to mark the conclusion of the rally.

In Peshawar, a matmi protest procession was taken out under arrangements of district committee of Universal Day of Demolition of Al-Baqee from imambargah Master Ghulam Haider Chowk Chah Shahbaz. Passing through Chowk Shaheedan the protest rally reached Qissa Khawani bazar.  Holding pictures of Agha Moosavi, and banners and placards inscribed with different solgans demanding the reconstruction of Jannatul Baqee the protestors were doing protest and matam. Later the rally terminated returning back to the imambargah.

In Lahore, a protest rally was staged by TNFJ city Unit in front of Press Club. TNFJ district Lahore leaders led the rally.

In Karachi, TNFJ divisional council organized a protest rally in front of Karachi Press Club demanding restoration of dignity of Jannatul Baqee.

In Chakwal, a peacful demonstration was held by TNFJ district Chakwal at Bhon Chowk led by district leaders. Earlier the rally was taken out from imambargah Gulistan-e-Zahra peer Bokhari.

In Fateh Jang, TNFJ workers peacefully protest in front of Press Club against the demolition of Jannatul Baqee. On this occasion, thorough-fare remained closed for traffic.

In Larkana, UNiversal Day of Demolition of Jannatul Baqee protest procession was brought out from Imambargah Qamar bani Hashim organized by TNFJ district committee. The procession concluded in front of JInah Chowk Press Club after passing through its traditional routes.  Special message of Agha Moosavi marking the sad occasion was distributed to the participants.

In Faisalabad, a protest rally was taken out from outside Kacheri that ended in front of Press Club.

In Quetta,  despite severe pressure from the administration not to take out protest rally, a matmi protest rally was taken out from imambargah Wali Ul Asr Hazara Town led by ulema and provincial and district leaders of TNFJ. Chanting slogans and performing seena zani, the protestors demanded reconstruction of Jannatul Baqee.

In Deena, little workers of Mukhtar Generation staged a protest rally against demolition of Jannatul Baqee. On this occasion, GT Road remained closed for traffic.

In Sialkot, a protest matmi rally was taken out from imambargah Qasr e Sakina Ratian Syedan that took the shape of a big gathering after reaching SAblime Chowk. The protestors strongly demanded reconstruction of the demolished holy shrines of Jannatul Baqee.

Meanwhile, according to reports reaching the offices of Universal Day of Demolition of Jannatul Baqee Committee, the protest rallies were also organized and Majalis-e-Aza were held in Muzaffarabad, Haiderabad, SAkkhar, Gilgit, Bagh, Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bhakkar, Multan, Kher Pur Meeras, Shahdad Pur, Mirpur Khas, Kakol, Noshehra, Lala Musa, Kohat and D.I.Khan.

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