Iranians mark Prophet Muhammad’s passing anniversary

Iranians are holding mourning rituals nationwide to mark the anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA)’s passing as well as the martyrdom of his grandson and second infallible successor, Imam Hassan (AS).

The 28th day of the month of Safar (the second month in the lunar calendar) marks the passing away of Islam's Prophet and Imam Hassan.

The black-clad faithful gather in mosques, places of worship and religious sites to listen to eulogies delivered in honor of the revered figures.

Thursday also marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth infallible successor of Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).

In the run-up to the occasion, thousands of Shia and Sunni pilgrims have been traveling on foot to the northeastern city of Mashhad to attend mourning rituals at Imam Reza’s holy shrine.

Memorial services are also organized in the cities of Qom, in central Iran, and Shiraz, in the southwest, which are home to the shrines of Imam Reza’s revered sister and one of his brothers, respectively.

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