BEIRUT, Lebanon: The 31st anniversary of the disappearance of Imam Musa Sadr, who was the founder and leader of the Amal movement in Lebanon, and who disappeared on a trip to Libya in 1978, was observed reverently on August 31.

A rally was organized by members of the Amal movement. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Shi'ite Mufti and deputy president of the Higher Islamic Shiite Council Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan attended.

Addressing the gathering, Qabalan, said the Arab League and the United Nations should pressure Libya into revealing the fate of Musa Sadr.

During his speech, he called on the international community to multiply efforts to uncovering the truth behind the disappearance and strongly condemned the actions of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi.

“You pretend to be allied with the Arabs and with the Africans and for this we ask you to reveal the truth you withhold from everyone,” Qabalan said, addressing Gadhafi. “Our relations with you are not those of friendship but we ask you to reexamine your conscience and ask forgiveness during the holy month of Ramadan,” he added.

Sadr and two of his companions disappeared on August 31, 1978 under mysterious circumstances after a visit to Libya.