On its 10th annual anniversary, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Shirazi says Samarra’s disaster will never be forgotten

10th annual anniversary of al-Askariyian Holy Shrine’s bombing which was carried out by takfiri terrorists

On the occasion of the 10th annual anniversary of al-Askariyian Holy Shrine’s bombing which was carried out by takfiri terrorists and enemies of Prophet Muhammad and his pure progeny, peace be upon them, in 1427 A.H., his Eminence the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Hussein Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, has released a statement condemning the horrific crime by saying that the month of Muharram witnesses the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and it also witnesses the unforgettable disaster of the bombing of al-Askariyan Holy Shrine in holy Samarra.

His Eminence sent his condolences to the Imam of our time, Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his re-appearance, adding that such crime contradicts with all legislative and humanitarian laws, it also contradicts with the simplest international laws.

His Eminence said that leaving the holy shrine without construction reminds us of Baqee Cemetery which has been neglected for more than 90 years.

The Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, asserted that al-Askariyian bombing is not a new crime as it has roots in the ancient times and it is the culture of the enemies of Ahlul-bayt, peace be upon them.