Ashura Drive Goes Green
A sustainability-focused campaign held during this year's Ashura season saw Capital Municipality mobilise public and private actors to ensure clean, safe, and orderly commemorations across the capital.
Launched under the slogan 'Sustainable through your efforts', the campaign brought together the Capital Municipality, Gulf City Cleaning Company, municipal council members, and leaders of matams and mourning centres.
The efforts focused on preserving environmental standards and elevating public services in line with the season's spiritual significance.
Field visits completed
Director General Eng. Mohammed Saad Al-Sahli led inspection visits to several mourning centres and procession locations in the Capital Governorate. He was joined by MP Ahmed Sabah Salman Al-Salloum, Municipal Council Chairman Eng. Saleh Tarada, and other senior officials.
The teams reviewed cleanliness measures, site readiness, and coordination mechanisms in place to ensure smooth operations during the religious events.
They also met organisers and supervisors to assess local needs and reinforce safety standards. Al-Sahli emphasised that sustainability is not limited to environmental protection, but also encompasses civic values and public responsibility.
Awareness and action
The municipality had earlier conducted coordination meetings with representatives of mourning centres and civic partners to launch the campaign.
Awareness drives encouraged residents to participate in waste sorting, reduce plastic use, and maintain the cleanliness of religious sites.
'This year, the campaign elevated sustainability beyond just waste management. It became a message about conscious citizenship,' Al-Sahli said.
Council Chairman Eng. Saleh Tarada highlighted the strength of community partnerships as a pillar of municipal work, calling the cooperation between the municipality and funeral organisers a model for future initiatives.
The Capital Municipality credited the success of this year's Ashura observance to the collective efforts of residents, volunteers, and partner agencies.
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