RNA – The 28th day of the month of Safar (the second month in the lunar calendar) marks the passing away of Prophet Muhammad as well as the martyrdom of his grandson Imam Hasan, the second Shi’ah Imam.
Large groups of Iranians, along with Muslim pilgrims from other countries, have gathered in the northeastern city of Mashhad to take part in the mourning ceremonies at the holy shrine of Imam Ridha, the eighth Shi’ah Imam.
The cities of Qom and Shiraz, which are home to shrines of revered Shi’ah figures, are also hosting large gatherings of mourners marking the tragic events.
People in other Muslim countries also commemorate the Prophet of Islam’s passing by holding special mourning ceremonies.
Prophet Muhammad was born in about 570 AD in the Saudi Arabian city of Makkah. He was granted to be the final prophet by God at the age of 40. He passed away at the age of 63 after 23 years of disseminating the message of Islam.
Safar also saw the martyrdom of Imam Ridha. Mourners are set to mark the sad anniversary on the last day of the lunar month, which falls on November 30 this year.
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