MANAMA, Bahrain: Mourning programs in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Ar-Rasoul Al-Adham Prophet Muhammad (S) were held across Bahrain with hundreds of thousands extending condolence to Ahl-ol Bayt (A) marking the sad occasion.

These programs – Majalis, Latmiyaat and Mawakeb Azaiyah or the mourning gatherings - began on the eve of 28 Safar, day of Martyrdom of Holy Prophet (S), and terminated late on 28 Safar. Replica coffins of the Chief of Prophets (S) were also taken out in the processions attended by renowned elegists.

Mourners, wearing black mourning dresses, shed tears, performed chest and head beating and recited dirges to signify their grief over the martyrdom of Father of Sayyidah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (A).

Various religious organizations and groups organized the majalis and mawakeb at different mosques, hussainiyaat and Maatam including Fatimah Az-Zahra (A) Mosque, Maatam Al-Imam Al-Baqer (A), Al-Mo’men Mosque, Hussainiyah Al-Qassab, Maatam bin Sallum, Maatam Ad-Darah, Maatam As-Samamik, Maatam Al-Haaj Ali Al-Mulla, Maatam Raas Ar-Rumman, Hussainiyah Al-Haj Ahmed bin Khamis and many others.

Addressing the huge gatherings, Hussaini speakers threw light on the holy life, character and manners of Ar-Rasoul Al-Adham (S), brother of Al-Imam Al-Ali Al-Murtaza (A) and grandfather of Master of Youths of Paradise Al-Imam Al-Hassan (A) and Al-Imam Al-Hussain (A), as well as detail of his martyrdom.

Meal from the table of Al-Imam al-Hussain (A) and Sayyidah Az-Zahraa (A) was served to the mourners, while stalls of hot and cold drinks were also set up.