Under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine.. The procession of the Lanterns of Heaven commemorates the rituals of the thirteenth day of Muharram

This evening, under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, the procession of the "Lanterns of Heaven" (Qanadeel al-Sama) commenced to commemorate the burial of the pure bodies of Imam al-Hussayn, his family (peace be upon them), and his noble companions on the thirteenth of Muharram.

The caretaker of the procession, Mr. Ihab Al-Uwaidi, said, "The procession of the Lanterns of Heaven, with the support of the Abbas's (p) Shrine, has been holding a mourning procession on the thirteenth day of the month of Muharram for the twelfth consecutive year to commemorate the burial of the pure bodies of Imam al-Hussayn, his family (peace be upon them), and his noble companions, and to offer condolences and sympathy to Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) for this painful tragedy."

He added, "This year's procession included raising a banner inscribed with the saying of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance): 'O people of the world, my grandfather al-Hussayn was killed thirsty,' in addition to raising 94 banners bearing the names of Imam al-Hussayn's caravan from his family (peace be upon them) and his noble companions in the Battle of Taff in Karbala."

The procession, distinguished by its service in white attire, set off from one of the streets leading to the holy Abbasid shrine, then proceeded to enter the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) to offer condolences, before heading towards the shrine of the master Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him), passing through the square between the two holy shrines.

The procession of the Lanterns of Heaven concluded in the holy courtyard of Imam al-Hussayn with a mourning council, with wide participation from the visitors.