(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - On Monday 16th of Shaban 1434 (26 June), thousands of Shiite Muslims commemorated birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi in Kano a city in Nigeria.
The program took place at Kano Islamic centre at Kofar Waika, Kano city, Nigeria.
In attendance were followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and well wishers despite the drizzle that didn't stop participant from trooping in.
Shaikh Muhammad M Turi was the guest speaker in which he highlighted on brief history of Imam Mahdi (AF) touching different aspect of his life.
Sheikh Turi said Imam Mahdi (AF) is the Imam of the time. He further explained the narration which states that who ever dies not knowing the Imam of the time dies the death of ignorance. He also spoke on recommended activities during the long occultation (ghaibah) of Imam Mahdi.
Imam Mahdi's birthday cake was cut by Shaikh Turi, and walima served at the occassion.
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The program took place at Kano Islamic centre at Kofar Waika, Kano city, Nigeria.
In attendance were followers of Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky and well wishers despite the drizzle that didn't stop participant from trooping in.
Shaikh Muhammad M Turi was the guest speaker in which he highlighted on brief history of Imam Mahdi (AF) touching different aspect of his life.
Sheikh Turi said Imam Mahdi (AF) is the Imam of the time. He further explained the narration which states that who ever dies not knowing the Imam of the time dies the death of ignorance. He also spoke on recommended activities during the long occultation (ghaibah) of Imam Mahdi.
Imam Mahdi's birthday cake was cut by Shaikh Turi, and walima served at the occassion.
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