ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Auspicious Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hujjat bin Al-Hassan Al-Askari (A.S.) on Shaban 15 was observed as “International Justice Day” throughout the country like other global parts with religious devotion, enthusiasm and reverence in line with the announcement made by Quaid-i-Millat-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi.

Celebrations began before Fajar (pre-dawn) with Amaal Neema-e-Shaban and collective prayers. Later, Mahafil-e-Milad, conferences, seminars and grand gatherings were held marking the blessed occasion. Devotees consigned Arizajaat to waters in rivers, lakes and dams for fulfilment of their needs and wishes.

In twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the main program of Jashan-e-Neema-e-Shaban (15 Shaban Festival) was held at Rawal Dam, Islamabad where Mukhtar Students Organization district Islamabad set up a reception camp to welcome caravans of devotees. Collective amaal were performed at the camp followed by Justice Day Congregation.

Addressing the gathering, TNFJ Central Secretary Information Syed Qamar Zaidi termed the following in the holy principles of Muhammad (SAW) and Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.) only way to get rid of problems being faced by the Islamic world. He urged the need of sticking to Imam-e-Zamana (A.S.). He said at present whole world is waiting for a healer who will fill the oppression-filled earth with justice and equity. This would happen only when Mehdi Mo’oud by reappearing will flutter the flag of justice in the entire world.

On this occasion, different Qasida Khwans paid rich poetic homage in the respected court of Imam-e-Zamana (A.S.). 101 pound cake was cut to celebrate the auspicious occasion.

Caravans from Qasr-e-Abu Talib Rawalpindi, Imambargah Nasirul Aza, Darbar Sakhi Shah Pyara Chuhr Harpal, Chittiyan Hatyan, Khayaban Sir Syed, Tarlai Kalan, Ali Mosque G-7, Dhok Ratta, Dhok Syedan, Saddar, Mahalla Imambara, Satellite Town, Morgah, Hussainabad, Pind Sangriyal, Shah Allah Ditta, Shehzad Town, Dhok Ali Akbar and dozens of other sites, performing collective qasida khawani arrive at the bank of Rawal Lake where collective prayer of consigning arizajaat to the water was recited, and thousands of devotees sent their arizajaat to Imam-e-Asr (A.S.).

In Qasr-e-Abu Talib, a Justice Day gathering was held under the arrangements of Anjuman Ghulaman-e-Abu Talib (A.S.).

Meanwhile, similar gatherings marking “International Justice Day” were also held in Lahore, Jehlum, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Karachi, Haiderabad, Larkana, Dadu, Nawabshah, Kherpur Miras, Mirpur Khas, D.G.Khan, Mianwali, Sahiwal, D.I.Khan, Quetta, Peshawar, Kohat, Attock, Skardu, Gilgil, Muzaffarabad and other cities and towns.          

Moosavi in ‘Intl Ayyam-e-Adl’ message vows to continue struggle for acme of justice Justice (Adl) is the basis of Islam that is included in the special qualities of Allah, Ambia, Aulia and Saleheen. Justice is the name of that reality that has been considered a reason and cause of the world system. (The sky and the earth are restored through justice).