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

Amaal Neema-e-Shaban and collective prayers were the beginning of celebrations. Later, Mahafil-e-Milad, conferences, seminars and grand gatherings were held marking the blessed occasion. Devotees consigned Ariza-jaat 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.

Allama Basharat Hussain Imami while addressing the gathering 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.). 92 pound cake, arranged by MSO G-9 Unit, was cut to celebrate the auspicious occasion.

Caravans from different areas including 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, performing collective qasida khawani arrived 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.).

A Justice Day gathering was held in Qasr-e-Abu Talib under the arrangements of Anjuman Ghulaman-e-Abu Talib (A.S.). At Darbar Shah Piyara Youm-e-Adl Congregation held under auspices of Matmi Sangat Darbar Shah Piyara. At Imam Bargah Nasir ul Aza a gathering was held under arrangements of M.S.O. Rawalpindi City.

In Lahore, the main Youm-e-Adl ceremony was held at bank of Ravi River under auspices of Anjuman Lakhnavi. Thousands attended.

Participants of these ceremonies passed a number of resolutions which strongly condemned continued incidents of terrorism inside and outside the country. They also slammed gory murder of Sardar Mumtaz Ali Qazilbash, TNFJ Sarhad secretary general.