The Al-Abbas's (p) Shrine organizes the central ceremony on the birth anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him)

The Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine organized the annual central ceremony on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him).

The ceremony, which was held in the courtyard overlooking the Qibla gate of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), was attended by the director of the Office of the Senior Official of the Al-Abbas's (p) shrine; Dr. Afdhal al-Shami, a member of its board of Directors, Mr. Kadhem Obada, a number of its officials, heads of departments and affiliates, in addition to a large number of visitors.

The celebration began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, read by the reader of the holy shrine; Sheikh Ali al-Saidi, followed by a speech by the Al-Abbas's (p) shrine delivered by the acting director of the Office of its Senior Official; Dr. Afdhal al-Shami, in which he stressed that the celebration on the birth anniversaries of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) is one of the necessary resources expressing our connection with them".

He added, "It is natural that the manifestations of revival vary according to time and place, but the most reliable goal is the same, which is to target the closer connection between the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and their followers, which is one of the aspects of adhering to them, and therefore the upbringing of our young people is in accordance with the virtues of morality, if they grow up, the meanings of loyalty and Virtue are shared with them, and the following the infaillibles (peace be upon them) are rooted in their hearts".

Therefore, all manifestations of revival of the birth anniversaries of the people of the House of prophecy (peace be upon them) inevitably fall into the circle of revival of the command of Allah Almighty and his religion, and therefore they are ways for seeking the satisfaction of Allah Almighty,"Al-Shami continued.

After that, the audience listened to a poem of eloquent poetry by the poet Nawfal al-Hamdani, followed by a poem of popular poetry by the poet Firas al-Asadi.

After that, the names of the winners of the contest of Imam Al-Jawad birth anniversary (peace be upon him) were announced, and they were honored by the director of the Office of the Senior Official of the Al-Abbas's (p) Shrine; Dr. Afdhal al-Shami, and a member of its board of Directors; Mr. Kadhem Obada.