Over 800 Grassroots Groups Served in Qom’s Mid-Shaaban Celebration: Official

IQNA – The custodian of the Jamkaran Mosque in Iran’s holy city of Qom said more than 800 grassroots groups served people in the celebrations marking the Mid-Shaaban Eid.

Hojat-ol-Islam Seyed Akbar Ojaghnejad made the remark at a ceremony held at the mosque on Saturday evening to honor those serving the Mid-Shaaban pilgrims. 

He said the 800 groups set up Moukebs (booths) to provide votive foods and beverages and serve the pilgrims.

Highlighting the widespread public enthusiasm for the Mid-Shaaban celebrations in Qom, he highlighted the need for providing certain infrastructure, including the expansion of parking facilities and access routes to the Jamkaran Mosque.

He said that in these areas, executive bodies and relevant authorities should make the necessary planning.

The Mid-Shaaban Eid, marking the birth anniversary of Imam Zaman (may God hasten his glad advent), falls on the 15th day of the lunar Hijri month of Shaaban.

Shia Muslims all over the world celebrated the auspicious occasion on Friday, February 14, this year.

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