AL-MATIRFI, Saudi Arabia: Martyrdom anniversary of al-Imam Ja’fer b. Muhammad As-Sadiq (AS) was observed in oil-rich mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia on Shawal 25.

Marking the occasion, majalis al-azaiyah began on Shawal 24 after maghreb and ishaa prayers attended by thousands of mournes.

In Al-Matirfi, Husseini dirge chanter Al-Molla Issa Jawad Al-Bahjaan Awad recited elegies while Sheikh Ma’tok Al-Awayshir addressed majalis at husseiniyah az-Zahraa. After majlis, Azao Latam was performed on elegies recited by Ali Ahmed Al-Imran and Ali Al-Abdullah.

In Tarout, Al-Maukeb Az-Zaynabi organized a mourning program. Bahraini elegist Fauzi Ad-Dorazi recited elegies.

Maukeb Baqiyatollah Al-Adham arranged a mourning ceremony near Masjed Abi Dhar Al-Ghaffari. Mamdouh Al-Aaqol recited dirges.

A mourning gathering organized by Maukeb Al-Hauraa Zeinab was held near husseinyah Al-Audaah and husseniyah Sayed Issa. Bahraini elegist Jafer Ad-Dorazi attended.

Abdul Aziz Al-Marhoun from Omm Al-Hamam recited dirges at a majlis al-azaiyah organized by Maukeb Ar-Rasul Al-Adham near Al-Hoda club. While Maukeb Oshaq Al-Welayah held matam near Tarout fort. Sayed seraj Al-Moosawi attended.