HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Amid heavy security, more than six
million devotees observed at the holy shrine of Al-Imam
Al-Hussein bin Ali (AS) in the holy city of Karbala the 15th
night of Shaaban marking the birthday of Imam Al-Mehdi Al-Muntadhar
(AS).
Throughout the night, they peacefully performed A'maal of the
night. According to traditions of holy Prophet Muhammad (SW),
the best amal (deed) of the night is visitation to Al-Imam
Al-Hussein (AS).
Authorities said 7,000 police, along with 2,000 Iraqi soldiers
and 1,800 interior ministry commandos were securing the city,
while interior ministry special forces were guarding its
entrance.
The US-led coalition was providing air support for the
security forces.
