Dome of Najaf Shrine Washed Ahead of Holy Prophet’s Birthday

TEHRAN (IQNA) – As the birthday anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) nears, the holy shrine of Imam Ali A(S) in Najaf, Iraq, was washed.

The staff of the Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine washed the dome as the mausoleum is expected to host a lot of pilgrims on the auspicious occasion, which falls on the 17^th day of the lunar Hijri month of Rabi al-Awwal according to Shia belief.

 

 

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