Iran Press/ Iran news: A landmark in the Shia calendar, is the 15th of Shaban which marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi or Muhammad al-Mahdi (p.b.u.h.). (AS), the twelfth Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who is known to be the last savior of world people.
Imam Mahdi, according to Shia belief, was born on July 29, 869 CE (Sha’ban 15, 255 AH) in Samarra city of Iraq.
Shias believe in him as their twelfth holy Imam, Imam Mahdi is an important figure, who, all Muslims believe, will get rid of the world of tyranny and injustice.
Muslims besides prayers and recitation of the Holy Quran and supplications, celebrate this day by decorating and illuminating their houses and streets and offering sweets to everyone, far and near.
Imam Mahdi is known as the Savior among Shias, who believe he will reappear on earth as per divine decree, establishing peace and ridding the world of injustice, discrimination, and other instances of evil.
Imam Mahdi (PBUH)’s father, Imam Hassan al-Askari, would keep his birth and identity from the tyrants of the time, who had learned about the divine prophecy concerning Imam Mahdi.
Their efforts and ill intentions, however, failed to either come in the way of the Imam’s birth or harm him afterward.
Shias thus await the Imam’s reemergence, which is expected to transpire on a Friday, with enthusiasm.
Imam Mahdi is known as the Savior among Shias, who believe he will reappear on earth as per divine decree, establishing peace and ridding the world of injustice, discrimination, and other instances of evil.
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