Shia Muslims worldwide prepare to commemorate International Baqi Day on 8th Shawwal

Shia Muslims around the world are preparing to observe the “International Baqi Day” on the 8th of Shawwal, marking the painful anniversary of the demolition of the sacred graves of the Imams buried in Al-Baqi cemetery in Medina by Wahhabi forces over a century ago.

Each year, this occasion is commemorated with religious and cultural events, along with peaceful demonstrations in several countries. These activities express deep sorrow over the tragedy while reaffirming public and human rights calls for the reconstruction of Al-Baqi and the restoration of respect for the graves of the Ahlulbayt.

Holy shrines and Islamic centers have begun raising banners highlighting the gravity of the calamity inflicted upon the Muslim Ummah when the sanctified graves of the Infallible Imams, peace be upon them, in Jannat al-Baqi were desecrated by the enemies of Islam.