HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Preparations to receive devotees at the holy mausoleums of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A.S.) and Hadhrat Abu-Al Fadhl Al-Abbas (A.S.) in the holy city of Karbala during the month of Rajab Al-Morajjab – the seventh lunar month – are on peak.

The month of Rajab is one of four dignified months, and the holy Prophet (S.W.) said it is great month. Even ignorant people were used to respect it in the period of ignorance. It is the month of Amir-ol Mo’mineen Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (A.S.) as Sha’ban is Holy Prophet (S.W.)’s and Ramadhan is Allah’s.

There is a saying of Al-Imam Abi Al-Hassan (A.S.) regarding worth of Rajab that Rajab is a river in heaven, whiter than milk and sweeter than honey, he who keeps fast in a day of this month, Allah will give him drink from its water. Its first night is one of four nights about which traditions stress that worship should be revived therein, and the mid of this month is most favorite to Allah. This month is significant as there comes the birthdays of A’immah Al-Masumeen (A.S.) as well as 27th of this month is Mab’ath Day of Holy Prophet (S.W.) – the day when holy Prophet (S.W.) declared his prophethood, the day of appearance of mercy.

The most important amal (deed) of this month is visitation to Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A.S.) on its first and 15th day.

The holy shrines, streets and buildings are being decorated with colorful lights, lamps and fresh flowers marking the auspicious month.