Mashhad (IP) - Mashhad, the center of Khorasan Razavi province was all joy, lights, and celebrations on the anniversary of the birthday night of the twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance).

Iran Press/Iran news: Along with the celebration of mid-Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar, the streets leading to the shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), the eighth Imam of the Shi'as of the World, in the holy city of Mashhad have been illuminated and decorated.

Nativity songs celebrating birthday of Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) as well as distributing sweets and beverages near the shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him), were among the programs for mid-Sha'ban celebrations.   208/211/103

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Mid-Shaban celebration in Mashhad
Mid-Shaban celebration in Mashhad