Muslims around the world celebrated Imam Reza’s birth anniversary

Muslims around the world celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Reza, peace be upon him, the eighth successor in the Household of the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, with special ceremonies held in different parts of the world.

The holy city of Mashhad, where the Imam is laid to rest. Large crowds of Shia Muslims from across Iran and many parts of the world, especially from neighboring countries, have travelled to Mashhad to visit the holy shrine and pay homage to the highly revered Imam.

According to reports, over a million pilgrims have gathered in and around the massive complex holding the tomb of Imam Reza, peace be upon him, praying on the merry occasion.