AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Celebrations marking Moled-os Sadeqain – Prophet Muhammad (p) and his sixth infallible descendant Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadiq (p), have begun in the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

These massive festivals, feasts and celebration will remain in continuation till Rabi Al-Oola 18, April 6.

According to the most authentic traditions it was Rabi Al-Oola 17 when holy Prophet Muhammad Al-Mostafa (p) and Al-Imam As-Sadiq (p) enlightened the world with their birth.

A celebration will be held at husseiniyah Al-Hojjah in Al-Mabraz, Al-Ahsaa, on Wednesday Rabi Al-Oola 16, April 4. Sheikh Ebrahim Ar-Radhi will address while poet Sayyed Hamzah Al-Moosawi will recite eulogy.

In Ar-Ramelah, Al-Ahsaa, a festival to mark the auspicious occasion was held at husseiniyah Az-Zahraa on Sunday Rabi Al-Oola 14.

Sayyed Hadi Al-Majed, Sayyed Al-Mazidi and Al-Imam Al-Khoei eulogist group will address a festival titled “Al-Fajr As-Sadiq” at Al-Mas’alah mosque in Al-Qatif on Thursday Rabi Al-Oola 17.

Ar-Rasul Al-Adham mosque in Al-Qatif will hold a festive gathering “Milalo Monqezol Bashariyah” on Thursday Rabi Al-Oola 17. Sheikh Ebrahim Al-Gharash, Abdul-Karim Al-Hamoud, Aal-i-Hussein, Said Al-Khobbaz, Baleegh Al-Bahraini and Shabab-ol Ghadir will scent the gathering with eulogies and speeches.

Hasan An-Noveysar will address a function at husseiniyah Al-Majabil in Al-Mabraz, Al-Ahsaa on Thursday Rabi Al-Oola 17.

Buildings, residential areas, bazaars and streets have been decorated with sparkly lights and flowers marking the happy occasion.