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Publish date22 May 2016 - 11:59
Story Code : 232252

Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS) marked in Iran

Millions of Iranians across the country are celebrating the birth anniversary of 12th Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (AS).
Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS) marked in Iran
Iranians gather inside mosques and other religious centers on Sunday to celebrate the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar.

Every year, millions of Muslims around the world hold festivities to honor the event.

Shia pilgrims from Iran and other countries are flocking to Jamkaran Mosque, near the holy Iranian city of Qom, to celebrate the auspicious occasion.

People decorate and light up streets across the country to celebrate the event.

According to Shia teachings, Imam Mahdi is the prophesied redeemer, who will revive peace, administer justice and rid the world of evil.

The occasion is a national holiday in Iran.

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