MOTALA, Sweden: Mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrs of Al-Aimmah Bridge, Al-Kadhimiyah Tragedy, were held in Sweden, Australia and Netherlands like other countries.

In Swedish city of Motala, a commemorative program was organized at husseinyah Al-Imam Ar-Redha (p) attended by large number of Iraqis. The program began with recitation of holy Quran followed by a poetic tribute to the martyrs by poet abu Muhammad Al-Basri. Ameer Ali As-Saedi addressed on the topic of status of a martyr in light of Quran and Sunnah. Surah Fatihah was recited for the departed souls, and meal was served.

In Malmo city of Sweden, Al-Imam Al-Montadhar (p) Foundation arranged a mourning ceremony for the bridge tragedy martyrs. Complete solidarity was expressed with the bereaved families.

In Stockholm, Iraqi Women Association issued a condolence statement saying they fully share pain of their fellow Iraqi brothers and sisters. It demanded from the government of Iraq to take special protective measures on religious occasions as the Baghdad Bridge Tragedy occurred on the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Mousa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim (p) when more than four million mourners had gathered at the shrine to commemorate the event.

In Netherlands city of The Hague, a ceremonial gathering was held by Iraqi embassy. Large number of people attended.

Shabab Al-Abbas (p) Organization arranged a three-day majalis-e-aza for the martyrs at fourteen infallibles mosque in The Hague. Sheikh Rashd Al-Ansary addressed expressing full solidarity of Netherlands’ Iraqis for their bereaved brothers.

In Melbourne, Australia, Iraqi community organized a commemorative gathering that began with Quran recitation by Sayyed Muhammad Baqer. Later, Ahmed Radhi addressed while poets Abu Hussein Al-Majedi and Abu Ali Al-Arihi paid homage to the martyrs. Husseini speaker SAyyed Abdur-Razzaq Al-Moosawi addressed. Meal was served for conduction of reward to the martyrs. Prayers were offered for early recovery of the injured.