Millions of pilgrims commemorate the birth of the Awaited Imam Mahdi in Karbala

The holy city of Karbala witnessed the influx of millions of pilgrims, who visited the Holy Shrines of Imam Hussain and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, in the special Mid-Shabaan Visitation, which marks the birth of the Awaited Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honorable reappearance.

Coinciding with the blessed occasion, the Holy Shrines organized the 22nd annual Candlelight Festival at the Site of Imam Mahdi, in Karbala, where 1188 candles were lit representing the age of our Imam, peace be upon him.

 Crowds of pilgrims coming from various provinces and neighboring countries participated in the celebration.