The Procession of the Free

"The Procession of the Free" is the name of the annual procession that started in 1996 by a few mourners who wanted to take a symbolic procession in memory of Imam Hussein and the tragedy that took place in Karbala in the year 680. The tradition grew to the point that more than 10,000 people now participate and the number is growing.

The first initiativ

The procession started with less than 50 participants and was founded by the following private initiators:

o Sayid Saeed Al-Hulo; Abu Hisham.
o Sheikh Abu Husam Al-Baghdadi.
o Sayid Makki Al-Hulo.
o Saeed Al Hayawi.
o Nasir Al-Assadi.
o Abu Sakir.
o Abu Qais Al-Baghdadi.
o Sayid Hisham Al-Hulo.

Famous poems that were used for many years were:

"The truthful Prophet said
Hussain is from me and I am from Hussain
O you (Hussain) who protected the right of guidance.
You are a sublime symbol O Hussain." 

The annual procession starts from Dronning Louises Bro and continues along Nørrebrogade towards Nørrebro Station.

This year's procession will take place on Sunday, July 6th at 2 pm (after midday prayer).

More details about previous years' processions can be found at Ashura.dk or via the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/DeFriesOptog Pictures and videos from previous years can be found at: Ashura Denmark