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**Millions of Shia Muslims in Iran and the Middle East hold ceremonies to celebrate the birth anniversary of their 12th Imam, Mahdi. **
Every year numerous festivities are held across the country to mark Imam Mahdi’s birthday, one of Iran’s most important national holidays.
Iranians decorate and light up streets and participate in public celebrations, while dozens of Muslims go on pilgrimage to the city of Karbala in Iraq.
Imam Mahdi, known as the savior, was born almost 1,300 years ago on the fifteenth of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
In Shia eschatology Imam Mahdi is the prophesied redeemer, who will bring peace and justice to the world.
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Every year numerous festivities are held across the country to mark Imam Mahdi’s birthday, one of Iran’s most important national holidays.
Iranians decorate and light up streets and participate in public celebrations, while dozens of Muslims go on pilgrimage to the city of Karbala in Iraq.
Imam Mahdi, known as the savior, was born almost 1,300 years ago on the fifteenth of Sha’ban, the eighth month of the lunar calendar.
In Shia eschatology Imam Mahdi is the prophesied redeemer, who will bring peace and justice to the world.
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