AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Amir-ol Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.) on Rajab 13, grand celebrations were held across the oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Mosques, husseiniyaat, buildings, bazaars and streets were beautifully decorated with colorful banners, shiny buntings and glossy lights.

Jamiah An-Nur organized a festival in Al-Hafof addressed by Al-Ostaz Ali Al-Kadhim, Mirza Nasser Al-Motaweah and many others.

At husseiniyah Al-Mostafa in Al-Imran area of Al-Ahsaa, renowned poet Jassem As-Sahih besides others addressed a festive gathering.

Festivals committee of husseiniyah An-Nasser in Sehat organized a celebratory program to mark the happy occasion. Sheikh Mehdi Al-Miqdad, Al-Ostaz Mehdi As-Saba’a, Abdullah Al-Aqzam and Hasan Al-Faraj addressed.

Similar festivals and galas were also held at many other venues.