Mawaleed-i-Shaban: S Arabia witnesses grand festivals

By: Abdulali

SEHAT, Saudi Arabia: Birth anniversaries of Mawaleed-i-Shaban - Al-Imam Al-Husayn bin Ali bin Abi Talib, Abou Fadl Al-Abbas bin Ali bin Abi Talib, Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Husayn Zayn Al-Abidin (peace be on them) - on 3, 4 and 5 Shaban were celebrated in eastern parts of Saudi Arabia.

Shias are not allowed to observe their days or practice their religion in Saudi Arabia save in its eastern parts where they make up majority.

Marking the auspicious occasions, various organizations, associations and missions organized grand celebratory programs at mosques and husayniyaat which were decorated beautifully and skillfully. Streets and buildings were also bedecked with buntings, lights and colored ribbons. Banners inscribed with greeting statements were placed on the buildings.

In Sehat city, a festival was held at Al-Imam Zayn Al-Abidin (peace be on him) Mosque attended by people from all walks of life. The program opened with recitation of holy Quran by reciter Dr Husayn Mahif. Sheikh Abdelkadir addressed while young poet Fallah As-Sehati offered poetic tributes. Later, Ustaz Masour Al-Marshoud recited Mauled Al-Imam Al-Husayn, Mauled Al-Abbas and Mauled Al-Imam Zayn Al-Abidin (peace be on them). Renowned eulogist Sayyed Abdelazim Al-Hedad scented the gathering with beautiful eulogies.

Sheikh Ja’far An-Namr addressed a celebratory program at Sayyed Ali Nasser Council in Dammam city. Large number of devotees attended and offered greetings to the holy family of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdellah (peace be on him and his pure progeny) marking the happy occasion.

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