In commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon him): The al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is covered in black and prepared a condolence program to commemorate this sad anniversary.

In the end of the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah, the followers and lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) commemorate the sad occasion that befell on Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in the year 220 AH, the martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Imam; Imam Mohamad al-Jawad (peace be upon him), when the Mu'tasim al-Abbasi committed the greatest crime in his era, grieving the hearts of the holy Prophet and Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) by assassinating one of the imams of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) whose obedience and love are imposed by God.

And to commemorate this sad anniversary and within the continuous activities of the al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine to recall the calamities and injustice suffered by the imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them). The grief and sadness overwhelmed all parts of the holy shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), a the same time a special program was prepared including a number of events, such as religious lectures, the condolence Majlis held annually in the Hall of Protocol and being ready to welcome the mourners whether coming individually or in form of processions, as well as participating in the unified condolences procession to extend the condolences to Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him) in his holy shrine.