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Religious and cultural events were held across multiple cities worldwide to commemorate the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Mahdi, May Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. Shirazi-affiliated centers and foundations across the world organized gatherings featuring ceremonies, lectures, and devotional recitations, reflecting the deep spiritual connection of believers with the revered figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Stockholm, Sweden, the Imam Hassan Al-Mujtaba Hussainiya hosted a celebration attended by members of the Shia community. The event included a lecture by Hujjatul-Islam Sheikh Zaki Al-Bayati, who discussed the life and role of Imam Al-Mahdi in establishing divine justice. The program also featured poetry recitations and religious chants in an atmosphere of joy and devotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Montreal, Canada, the Imam Shirazi World Center organized a large gathering. The event commenced with congregational prayers and Quranic recitations, followed by speeches delivered by Hujjatul-Islam Sheikh Saleh Sibouyeh and Sayyed Mousa Vali. The speakers emphasized the importance of maintaining a spiritual connection with Imam Al-Mahdi and the concept of awaiting his reappearance. The program also included poetry readings, concluding with the distribution of gifts and refreshments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Mahajanga, Madagascar, members of the Shia community marked the occasion with a symbolic act of devotion, writing messages of allegiance and casting them into the sea. The gathering also featured the recitation of supplications, including Dua Al-Nudba and Dua Al-Ahd, along with poetry and religious hymns expressing anticipation for the Imam\u2019s return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Glasgow, Scotland, the Ahlulbayt Association held a well-attended event that included the recitation of Dua Kumayl and lectures by Sayyed Mohammed Al-Hakim and Sheikh Hassan Al-Mousa. The discussions focused on the theological concept of occultation and the importance of spiritual preparation for the Imam\u2019s reappearance. The program concluded with religious chants and poetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In Damascus, Syria, the Zainabiya Women’s Seminary held a commemorative event at its Hussainiya in the Sayyida Zainab district. The gathering included Quranic recitations, poetry readings, and religious chants, creating a spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Additionally, the Shirazi Religious Authority Office in Damascus organized a similar event featuring Quranic recitations, lectures on the significance of awaiting the Imam, and the performance of religious hymns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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