MANAMA, Bahrain: Festivals, feasts, galas and seminars were arranged at beautifully decorated husseiniyat, mosques and ma’atam across the tiny kingdom of Bahrain in connection with the anniversary of birth of Al-Imam Muhammad Al-Mehdi Al-Montadar (the awaited imam from the progeny of prophet Muhammad, peace be upon them).

Addressing the gatherings, speakers threw light on the significance of the blessed night and day of Sha’ban 15 as well as occultation of Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AS) and duties of a believer during Imam (AS)’s occultation.

They also urged the government to give Shias, who make up majority in the country, their fundamental rights.