Najaf Shrine Ready for Celebrations on Hazrat Zahra Birth Anniversary

IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf has begun its technical and logistical preparations to host celebrations on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).

The activities marking the occasion include 21 diverse programs with the participation of more than 26,000 people from different walks of life, including students, girls who have reached the age of Takleef, and families of the servants of the holy shrine. 

The Astan (custodianship) of the mausoleum has published banners on the auspicious occasion.

Khadim Haider Abdullah, an official with the Astan, explained that the General Secretariat of the holy shrine has completed the preparation of banners and flags for the event.

Also 8 umbrellas, 36 bouquets and 48 panels have been prepared which will be distributed and installed inside the shrine and on its walls, in a way that reflects the spirit of the occasion and creates a suitable atmosphere for the activities of this week.

These activities are in line with the efforts to hold programs at a level worthy of the blessed birth of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA).

The 20th day of the month of Jumada al-Thani in the lunar Hijri calendar, which falls on Thursday, December 11, this year, marks the birth anniversary of the beloved daughter of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).

It is also celebrated as the woman’s day and mother’s day.

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