Iran Press/ Middle East: Today, March 8, 2023, and Shaban 15, 1444 AH, is the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS), who was born in 255 AH, 1,189 years ago.
Shia Muslims believe that Imam Mahdi (AS) is alive, living among the people, and expecting the permission of God to reappear and make the whole world replete with justice as it is replete with oppression.
The Sunnis living in Aleppo believe in the virtues of Mid-Sha'ban (Sha'ban 15th), staying up at night, reading the Quran, performing recommended prayers, praying, and fasting on the day of Mid-Sha'ban.
Distribution of food and Quran reading are two important programs for Sunnis living in Aleppo during Mid-Shaban month.
One of the Sunni participants of Aleppo's 15th Sha'ban ceremony in an interview with an Iran Press correspondent said that praying to God and fasting during the 15th Sha'ban is important for Muslims and added that the day is great and virtuous for Muslims.
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