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Photos: Imam Mahdi birth anniversary celebrated in Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Mauritania
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Mahdi (a.s.) birth anniversary was celebrated in Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Mauritania.
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Photos: Millions Rally in Yemen After Friday Prayer in Support for Iran, Gaza
Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis rallied in Saada to show solidarity with Gaza and express support for Iran. The demonstration, organized by Ansar Allah, emphasized readiness for any future confrontation with Israel. The group condemned ongoing Israeli violations and reaffirmed the Yemeni people’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and regional resistance movements.
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Photos: Grand Celebration of Imam Mahdi Held in Jammu & Kashmir
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Anjuman-E-Sharie Shian of Jammu & Kashmir organized a grand celebration of the birth of Hazrat Wali al-Asr (A.S). The event was held with great dignity, showcasing remarkable displays of faith, devotion, patience, and steadfastness by the participants.
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Photos: Grand Public Gathering in Lucknow to Promote Communal Harmony and Honor Maulana Kalbe Jawad
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): With the aim of strengthening mutual harmony, peace, a grand public gathering was organized at the historic Chhota Imambara, Hussainabad, Lucknow. Prominent religious leaders, saints, scholars, and social representatives from the Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and Christian communities were present together on one stage at the event. The program was specially organized to honor Maulana Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, who has been awarded an international award by the President of Iran, in recognition of his services.
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Photos: Qur’an Recitation Session Held by Servants of Hazrat Masoumeh Holy Shrine at Jamkaran Mosque
According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA), a Qur’an recitation session marking the birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.) was organized by the Qur’an and Hadith Center of the Holy Shrine of Lady Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) at the Holy Jamkaran Mosque. The gathering was attended by shrine servants, scholars, reciters, and memorizers of the Holy Qur’an.
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Photos: Mass Wedding Ceremony for 33 Young Couples in Gereshk, Afghanistan
According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA), a collective wedding ceremony for 33 young couples was held in the Mohammadi Mosque in Gereshk, Helmand Province, organized by the Shia community of Afghanistan. The event took place on the blessed birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos: Imam Reza holy shrine on eve of Mid‑Sha’ban
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the eve of Mid‑Sha’ban, marking the blessed birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.), the streets of Mashhad and the courtyards of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.) were filled with festive preparations on Tuesday (February 3, 2026), as pilgrims and local residents gathered to take part in the celebrations of this auspicious occasion.
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Photos: Mawkebs Serve Hazrat Masoumeh Pilgrims on Eve of Imam al‑Mahdi’s Birth Anniversary
According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA), the charitable service stations (mawkebs) of the Holy Shrine of Lady Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) offered refreshments to pilgrims and local residents on the eve of the birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos: Sheikh Zakzaky held "Taklif Day" for hundreds of boys and girls in Abuja, Nigeria
As usual every year on 16th Sha'aban, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky held "Taklif Day - age of puberty - for boys and girls of Taklif age at his home in Abuja, Nigeria.
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Photos: Imam Mahdi birth anniversary held at Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Mahdi (a.s.) birth anniversary was held at Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) holy shrine.
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Photos: Family Gathering of “Awaiters of Imam Mahdi”, Commemoration of Recent Martyrs
AhlulBayt News Agency: The family gathering of Awaiters of Imam Mahdi (a.s.), along with a ceremony honoring the memory of the recent martyrs, was held on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) along the route from Vali‑e Asr (a.s.) Square to Haft‑e Tir Square in Tehran. Despite the rainfall, the event saw a large turnout of people and took place in conjunction with the Mid‑Sha’ban celebrations.
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Photos: Massive celebration of Mid-Shab'an Eid held in Tehran
AhlulBayt News Agency: The large Mid‑Sha’ban celebration was held on Wednesday afternoon (February 4, 2026), coinciding with Mid‑Sha’ban and the birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.). The event drew a wide turnout from various segments of the public, including youth and teenagers, as participants marched from Haft‑e Tir Square to Vali‑e Asr (AJ) Square.
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Photos: Grand “Awaiters of Savior: Mahdavi Fajr” Celebration in Rasht
AhlulBayt News Agency: The grand celebration marking the blessed birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.) and commemorating the Ten‑Day Fajr of the Islamic Revolution was held on Wednesday morning (February 4, 2026) at the Mahdiyeh of Rasht.
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Photos: Pilgrims Walk Toward Jamkaran Mosque on Mid‑Sha’ban
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the occasion of Mid‑Sha’ban, thousands of pilgrims walked toward the Holy Jamkaran Mosque via the al‑Mahdi (a.s.) route, renewing their pledge of devotion to Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos: Mid‑Sha’ban Walk, Celebration of Imam al‑Mahdi’s Birth in Isfahan
AhlulBayt News Agency: The Mid‑Sha’ban walking rally and the “Awaiters of the Reappearance” celebration were held on Wednesday morning (February 4, 2026) in Isfahan, coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos (2): Mid‑Sha’ban Night at Jamkaran Mosque
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the eve of Mid‑Sha’ban, the people of Qom and devotees awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) set out on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) from Payambar‑e A‘zam Boulevard, walking toward the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in a festive march known as the Mahdavi Joy Parade to take part in the celebration of the birth of the Imam Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos: Turban‑Donning Ceremony for Seminary Students Held on Mid‑Sha’ban
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam al‑Mahdi (a.s.), a collective turban‑donning ceremony for a group of seminary students from the Qom Seminary was held at noon on Wednesday (February 4, 2026) at the office of Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi.
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Photos: Atmosphere of eve of 15th of Sha'ban at Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi
The crowds of visitors celebrated the eve of the 15th of the holy month of Sha'ban at the Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) in the holy city of Karbala. The holy city of Karbala witnessed the influx of crowds of visitors from inside and outside Iraq to celebrate the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) in the 15th of the month of Sha'ban.
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Scenes from dome, minarets of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas Shrine on eve of 15th Sha'ban
The artistic photos documented the atmosphere of rain falling on the dome of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) and its minarets, coinciding with the eve of the 15th of the blessed month of Sha'ban. The photos captured the blessed rain falling at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) on the 15th of Sha'ban and the commemoration of the birth anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance).
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Photos: Mass Gathering of “Awaiters of Reappearance” in Mashhad
AhlulBayt News Agency: A massive gathering of devotees awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) was held on Wednesday morning (February 4, 2026) in Shohada Square of the holy city of Mashhad, coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of the Imam Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos (1): Mid‑Sha’ban Night at Jamkaran Mosque
AhlulBayt News Agency: On the eve of Mid‑Sha’ban, the people of Qom and devotees awaiting the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) set out on Tuesday (February 3, 2026) from Payambar‑e A‘zam Boulevard, walking toward the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in a festive march known as the Mahdavi Joy Parade to take part in the celebration of the birth of the Imam Mahdi (a.s.).
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Photos: Hazrat Masoumeh shrine adorned with flowers on eve of Mid‑Sha’ban
AhlulBayt News Agency: Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) holy shrine was adorned with flowers on eve of Mid‑Sha’ban.
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Photos: Installation of Special Mid‑Sha’ban Celebration Banners at Courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: Special Mid‑Sha’ban Celebration Banners Installed at Courtyards of Imam Reza Shrine (a.s.).
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Photos: International Conference on Mahdism Doctrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: The 21st International Conference on the Mahdism Doctrine, held under the theme ‘Mahdism and Enemy Recognition (Zionist Judaism)’ and the slogan ‘Mahdavi Expectation: The Sword of Haidar Against the Khaybari Jews,’ convened on Monday morning (February 2, 2026) at the Baqi‘ Shabestan of Jamkaran Mosque.
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Photos: Qom on Eve of Mid‑Sha’ban
AhlulBayt News Agency: Every year, as Mid‑Sha’ban approaches, the city of Qom welcomes large numbers of pilgrims and devotees who travel there to celebrate the grand festival marking the birth anniversary of the Imam Mahdi (a.s.). Across the alleys, streets, and routes leading to the Holy Jamkaran Mosque, many children and adults can be seen decorating the city and setting up refreshment stations to serve people.