Death anniversary of Ayat Shirazi observed

By: Sultan Ahmed

DAMASCUS, Syria: Second death anniversary of Ayatullah As-Sayyed Muhammad Al-Husseini Ash-Shirazi was observed in different parts of the world with respect after Eid-ul-Fitr.

In Syria, a Majlis-e-Aza was held at Hawzah Ilmiyah Zeinebiyah (sa) in Damascus on the first Thursday of the month of Shavel, 27 November, after Maghrebayn prayer. Large number of people were present.

In Iraq, a special program to commemorate the occasion was witnessed at the holy mausoleum of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (as) in the holy city of Karbala on Friday, Nov 28. Religious scholars and hosts of devotees attended the program. An exhibition of books and photographs of late Ayatullah was also arranged in the city.

In Saudi Arabia, Omm Al-Banin Committee for women organized a commemorative program at husseiniyah Az-Zahraa (sa) in Awjam marking the occasion. The speakers highlighted the life of late Ayatullah and paid rich tributes to his services rendered for the religion.

In Iran, a Majlis-e-Aza was held at Al-Imam Zeinul-Abidin (as) mosque in the holy city of Qom under the auspices of the family of late Ayatullah. Delegations besides representatives of late Ayatullah Ash-Shirazi from Syria, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iraq attended the majlis.

In Kuwait, husseiniyah Rasol Al-Adham (saw) hosted a commemorative program addressed by Sheikh Abdur Rasol Al-Forati, Khalil Salih, Abdul Hussein Sultan and Azher Khafaji.

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