Mashhad(IP) - The people of Iran celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Mousa Kazim (AS), the seventh Imam of the Shia, including in Mashhad, northeast of the country.

Iran PressIran News: Today, July 9, coinciding with Dhu al-Hijja 20, is the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Mousa Kazim (AS).

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) also is hosting the pilgrims that have come to celebrated the birthday of the seventh Imam of the Shia.

Imam Kazim (AS) was well-known for his modesty, honesty, and generosity, and due to his high patience and kindness to those who bothered him, he was named 'Kazim', which means the one who suppress his anger.

After the martyrdom of his father Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS), Imam Kazim (AS) shouldered the responsibility of guiding the Muslims.

Imam Kazim's (AS) shrine is located in Kadhimiya, north to Baghdad the capital city of Iraq.

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