Just as in previous years, Islamic Iran is marking the heart rending martyrdom anniversary of the sixth Shiite Imam.

According to Islamic Lunar calendar , 25th of  month of  Shawwal marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadiq(PbUH) who is the sixth  Imam of Shia Muslims.  He was known as the founder of Ja'fari School of Thought which has had  great impact on reviving and safeguarding  true genuine Islam. 

At the present time one can fight against the other deviant schools of thoughts such as Takfiri ideas through full obedience of Imam Jafar Sadiq's ideas and teachings. These ideas also serve as best tool for guiding all of human beings  and can lead human  societies towards  real happiness and prosperity.

According to Imam Jafar Sadiq(Pbuh),  the most important moral  principles in preaching will include:  knowing the audience as well as respecting them,  taking advantage of Today's language ,in preaching,practical invitation  through right deeds with all respect and at the right time all of which are also required today for promulgation of Islam.

The scientific attitude and hard efforts  of Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him ) finally  led to the  development of Islamic sciences  and his fame spread all across the Muslim world.

Martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja'far  Sadiq ( peace be upon him) will be  observed in different parts of Iran including the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom and Isfahan.