ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The birth anniversary of Hazrat Hujjat Ibnil Hassan Al-Askari (A.S.) was observed as Youm-e-Adl (Day of Justice) throughout the country like other global parts on Tuesday with religious fervour, enthusiasm, devotion and respect.

The day began with A’maal of Shab-e-Baraat Neema-e-Shaaban before Fajr prayers and collective prayers. Later, Mahafil-e-Milad conferences, seminars, and public gatherings in connection with Zahoor-e-Imam-e-Asr (A.S.) were held at mosques, Imambargahs, and open spaces and the devotees presented their Areezay (written requests) in Bargah-e-Imam Zaman, Hazrat Hujjat Al-Asr (A.S.) through water at rivers, canals and dams.

In twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad the main programme of Jashan-e-Neema-e-Shabaan was held at Rawal Dam Islamabad where Mukhtar Students Organisation District Islamabad put up their Reception Camp to welcome the devotees. TNFJ Additional Secretary General Syed Shujaat Ali Bokhari inaugurated the camp while other central elite of the Tehreek were also present on this occasion.

Allama Basharat Hussain Imami, Convener of the District Youm-e-Adl Committee Islamabad addressing the gathering said, the only solution to get rid of the problems and difficulties faced by the Islamic World lay in practically following the path of pious principles of Muhammad (SAW) and Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.). He said Daman-e-Imam Zamana (A.S.) would have to be hold to chuck out the problems of the time.

In his address, Allama Syed Qamar Haider Zaidi said the whole world today is waiting for Messiah who will root out oppression and brutality and restore justice and fair-play in the world. That could only be possible when Mahdi Mauood will reappear and flutter the flag of Islam all over the world.

Condemning the continued terrorism going on the world over, he termed the steps taken by President Musharraf against terrorism a voice of the whole nation and strongly demanded effective implementation of Anti-Terrorism Act. He said those banned groups that have become active again with new names and are also a part of the political alliances, the government should tighten noose around them, check their returns through NAB and deal them with an iron hand.

Syed Baqir Hussain Naqvi, Central President MSO Pakistan also addressed the gathering.

Various Qaseeda Khwans presented poetic homage in Bargah-e-Imam Zamana (A.S.). Later 110-pound cake brought by MSO Karachi Company Unit was cut.

Dozens of groups reciting Qasaed reached the bank of Rawal Lake from Qasr-e-Abu Talib Rawalpindi Cantt, Imambargah Nasir Al-Aza, Darbar Sakhi Shah Piyara Chuhr Harpal, Chittian Hattian, Khayaban-e-Sir Syed, Tarlai Kalan, Ali Masjid G-7, Dhoke Ratta, Dhoke Syedan, Saddar, Mohallah Imambara, Satellite Town, Hussainabad, Pind Sangarial, Shah Allah Ditta, Shahzad Town, Dhoke Ali Akbar and other places. Allama Basharat Hussain Imami recited collective Dua for consigning Areeza jaat to water and thousands of devotees presented their araez in the respected court of Imam-ul Asr (A.S.).

Allama Mohsin Ali Hamdani addressed the Youm-e-Adl gathering organised by Anjuman Ghulaman-e-Abu Talib Mughalabad.

Thousands of participants unanimously passed a resolution on the occasion presented by Syed Naseer Hussain Sabzawari. The resolution strongly condemned terrorism continued in the whole world. It while terming the massacre of innocent people in Kashmir, Palestine and the holy land of Iraq a mischief of colonial powers expressed regrets on the silence of world nations and particularly that of Muslim Ummah.

On this occasion, martyrs of Baghdad (Kazemiya) Bridge Tragedy were paid tributes, it was resolved that martyrdom is our inheritance, we are not to be afraid of it, and no power of the world could push us back from the right path. Prayers were offered for the injured of the tragedy, sympathies were expressed with the affected, and solidarity was voiced with Iraqi people and Marajay Uzzam.

The resolution stressed all world organizations including UNO to play their role in getting Iraq blood shed stopped and to make sure dignity and honour of the sacred places.

Strongly denouncing OIC attitude, the resolution made clear that turn may be of all Muslim countries one by one if solid strategy would not be made and bold steps would not be taken.

The resolution expressed grave concern over cold response of the government in case of Bari Imam incident as neither any investigation tribunal has been set up yet nor the martyrs and wounded have been compensated despite a passage of four-month-period. It also severely condemned terrorism in Balochistan, and arrest of innocent people in name of crack down. It said situation in Gilgit and Baltistan is deliberately being worsened. Expressing regrets on all these incidents, the resolution demanded from the government to exercise wisdom and seriousness, and put an iron hand on those groups that were banned by the government instead of simple paperwork. .

Maulana Zulfiqar Haider, Zakir Suhaib Mahdi, Zakir Naveed Ashiq B.A. and other also addressed. A’mal Neema-e-Shaaban were also performed.

Youm-e-Adl gathering was also held at Imambargah Nasir-ul Aza under the auspices of MSO Rawalpindi City. Allama Zahid Abbas Kazmi, Allama Shakil Akhtar, Ustad Piyaray Khan of Lahore, Zakir Sarfraz Hussain Karbalai, Rais Abbas Rizvi, Raza Kazmi and other zakireen addressed the gathering.

Youm-e-Adl function was also held at Qasr-e-Khadijatul Kubra. Allama Basharat Hussain Imami, Maulana Fakhar Abbas Abidi, Zakir Sajid Ali Sajid, Zakir Naveed Ashiq B.A., and Zakir Aftab Hussain Kazmi addressed the gathering. A Mehfil was also organised by Matmi Dasta Sakhi Shah Piyara Chuhr Harpal. Allama Matloob Taqi, Syed Zulfiqar Haider, Zakir Ansar Imam Bokhari, Zakir Zafar Iqbal Zafar, Zakir Shaukat Hayat Nayyar, and Zakir Abdul Ghaffar addressed the gathering.

Similar gatherings were also witnessed in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Sargodha, Jhang, Faisalabad, Mianwali, D.G.Khan, D.I.Khan, Larkana, Haiderabad, Multan, Sheikhupura, Muzaffargarh, Mandi Bahauddin, Kherpur Miras, Mirpur Khas, Rohri, Tank, Kohat, Gilgit, Skardu, Muzaffarabad, Dadu, Sakkhar and many other cities.