HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Security has been beefed up in and around Najaf, home to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali b. Abi Talib (AS), the first infallible successor of holy Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullah (S), his cousin and son-in-law, where throngs of mourners have been descending to observe Safar 28 that marks the death anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (S).
Safar 28 falls this year on Wednesday February 2.
It has been a practice here that millions of mourners gather at the holy Shrine of Al-Imam Ali (AS) every year on Safar 28 to extend him their condolence.
Meanwhile Najaf governorate has announce public holiday on Wednesday marking the sad occasion.
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