Pilgrims Visit Kadhimiya Holy Shrines on Birth Anniversary of 9th Imam (AS)
TEHRAN (IQNA) – A large number of pilgrims visited the holy mausoleums of Imam Jawad (AS) and Imam Musa Kadhim (AS) in Kadhimiya, Iraq, in recent days.
Saturday, the tenth day of the month of Rajab, marked the birth anniversary of the ninth Shia Imam (AS).
The auspicious occasion was celebrated by Shia Muslims in Iraq, Iran and elsewhere in the world.
Imam Jawad (AS) was born on Rajab 10, 195/April 8, 811 in Medina and was Imam for 17 years.
He was martyred at the age of 25 and was buried in Kadhimiya beside the grave of his grandfather Imam Musa Kadhim (AS). He was the youngest Imam when he was martyred.
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