Large Quranic Gathering Held in Herat to Mark the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him)
Large Quranic Gathering Held in Herat to Mark the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him)
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A large Quranic gathering was held in the Afghan city of Herat to commemorate the blessed night of mid-Sha‘ban, marking the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), in an event that highlighted devotion to the Holy Quran and reflected a deeply spiritual atmosphere.
According to Afghan media outlets, the gathering took place at the Thaqalayn Jibraeel Quranic Center and was attended by a wide range of participants, including prominent Quran reciters, memorizers of the Holy Quran, religious scholars, and members of the local community. The event was marked by a sense of serenity and spiritual unity in observance of the religious occasion.
The program featured recitations of Quranic verses delivered by well-known reciters alongside young participants, whose performances received positive engagement from attendees and underscored the growing presence of Quranic culture within society.
The event was attended by Professor Mohammad Jawid Akbari and several notable Quranic figures from Herat, who emphasized in their remarks the importance of the Holy Quran as a comprehensive guide for life and its central role in shaping individuals and communities, particularly in light of current challenges.
Speakers noted that holding such gatherings on the night of mid-Sha‘ban aims to promote Quranic awareness, reinforce religious and ethical values among youth, and revive the concept of conscious anticipation associated with the birth of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), regarded as a symbol of divine justice and hope for a future grounded in truth and peace.
Participants described the mid-Sha‘ban anniversary as an important opportunity to return to Quranic teachings, reaffirm values of justice and solidarity, and strengthen Islamic unity within society, in line with the reformative message linked to the awaited Imam’s emergence.
