06/23/2026
*MARKAZI AASHURA PROCESSION (DOWNTOWN CHICAGO)*
Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.), His Family, and His Faithful Companions at the Battle of Karbala (61 A.H.)
*10th Muharram 1448 HJ / Thursday, June 25, 2026*
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Assembly Location
300 E. Balbo Drive
(Intersection of Balbo Drive & Columbus Drive)
Chicago, IL
*Program Details*
09:45 AM – Assembly begins at 300 E. Balbo Drive, Chicago, IL
10:00 AM – Procession begins with Tilawat-e-Quran, Soz, Salam, and Noha by Chicagoland Reciters
10:30 AM – Procession proceeds northbound on Columbus Drive
11:00 AM – Speeches at Buckingham Fountain
01:00 PM – Procession concludes with Ziarat at 300 E. Monroe Drive (Monroe Street & Columbus Drive)
All Azadaran-e-Mazloom-e-Karbala (A.S.) are requested to participate and arrive punctually, as the procession must conclude on time.
*Procession Route*
The procession will begin at the northeast corner of Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive and proceed northbound along Columbus Drive, concluding at Monroe Street and Columbus Drive.
*Parking Arrangement*
Discounted Aashura Juloos parking has been arranged for $10 at the following locations:
Millennium Park Garage
5 S. Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Millennium Lakeside Garage
6 S. Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Important: $10 discount stickers will be available during the Juloos upon presentation of your original parking ticket. Please affix the discount sticker to your original parking ticket and use it at the exit to receive the discounted $10 parking rate.
If you experience any issues, please use the cashier's assistance or the intercom system to contact customer service.
*Guidelines for Participants*
Please cooperate with the management, Juloos volunteers, Chicago Police personnel, and security staff at all times.
Please do not litter.
Distribution of food, beverages, or any materials is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please do not bring political signs, banners, or flags.
Permitted food and water distribution will take place only at designated locations unless otherwise authorized.
For More Information:
Br. Akhtar Naqvi
President, MASOM
(847) 507-2171
Br. Ahmed Abbas
Secretary, MASOM
(773) 787-6238
The Executive Committee
MASOM
