Photo: Mourning ceremony for Imam Jafar Sadiq (AS) at Imam Reza Holy Shrine
Jun 29, 2019 11:31 Asia/Tehran [Updated: Aug 31, 2020 21:38 Asia/Tehran]
Mashhad (IP) - On the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar Sadiq (peace be upon him), people of Mashhad and pilgrims from across the world in a mourning ceremony walked towards the holy shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him).
Iran Press/Iran news: The mourning ceremony was held inside the holy shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him) in northeastern city of Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran Press reported.
The sixth Shiite Imam, Imam Jafar Ibn Mohammad As-Sadiq (peace be upon him), was martyred on 15th Shawwal, 148 Hijri (7.12.765 AD) at the age of 63.
On Saturday, mourning ceremonies for Imam Jafar Sadiq (peace be upon him) are underway across Iran, specially in the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom. 101/211/205
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