12 Rabie-ol-Awwal, on the Islamic lunar calendar, according to Sunni narrations, is the auspicious birth anniversary of the prophet of light, kindness, and mercy, Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
Iranians are holding mourning rituals nationwide on Thursday to mark the anniversaries of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s passing as well as the martyrdom of his grandson, Imam Hassan (PBUH), the second Shia Imam.