What ceremonies are held in Mashhad during the martyrdom of Imam Reza (AS)?

The entire nation of Islamic Iran commemorates these days on 28 Safar, the martyrdom day of Imam Reza (a.s.) with unique customs and traditions. Every year, religious delegations from all over the country gather in Mashhad to commemorate the martyrdom of Ali Ibn Musa al-Reza (AS) and create a magnificent atmosphere of mourning. To see the price of Mashhad tours on 28 Safar, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), go to the website Airline agency See Nahal Gesht.

Martyrdom ceremony of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad

Reciting prayers around the holy shrine of Razavi, distribution of offerings among mourners and the participation of young people in mourning groups are among the painful shows of worship and mourning in these days. Performing the congregational prayer attracts many mourners who all honor the memory of the great Prophet (PBUH) and the martyrdom of the second Imamate.

Following Hosseini’s Arbaeen, countless pilgrims from different cities and neighboring provinces go to Mashhad and the shrine of Hazrat Reza (PBUH) on foot and display the lively spirit of Shia. They are warmly welcomed at Salavati stations on the Holy Shrine routes. In the following, we mention the types of martyrdom ceremonies of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad.

1. Special sermon ceremony

A special khutba reading ceremony will be held on the night of martyrdom of the 8th Imam (a.s.). This traditional ceremony, which is especially important for the Razavi court, is held twice a year to celebrate religious customs and honor the legacy of Hazrat Reza (AS). The priests of the shrine move from the Dar al-Tuliah building carrying lighted candles and march towards the Revolution Square.

They gather in the special area of ​​Khaddam with candles in their hands and mourn for Hazrat Ali bin Musa al-Reza (AS). Then, one of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon him, will deliver a special sermon on the occasion of the martyrdom of the 8th Imam (a.s.). Next, the reciters and memorizers of the Quran, holding tulips and candles, officially pass in front of the audience and pay respect to the eighth light of guidance.

The sermon begins with the praise and praise of God Almighty and continues with greetings to the infallible imams, the beloved Prophet of Islam (pbuh) and Imam Zaman (pbuh). Then it ends with a tribute to the founder of the Islamic Revolution and a prayer for the health of the Supreme Leader and the preservation of Islam.

2. Noghan women’s mourning

Among the rituals of martyrdom of Imam Reza (a.s.), which continues to this day with its 1,200-year history, is the funeral of Hazrat Saman al-Hajj (a.s.) with the presence of women from Noghan neighborhood. The women of Noghan were the first to come to the pure body of the Prophet’s (PBUH) descendants and offered their condolences to his mother Hazrat Fatima (PBUH) over the loss of Lalah Bagh Mustafa (PBUH).

The unique mourning ceremony of Noghan women on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the 8th Imam (AS) is one of the spiritual traditions that ignites the hearts full of sorrow. This mourning is accompanied by various programs that started on the morning of martyrdom and reached its peak with the movement of mourning women towards the shrine of Razavi (AS). You by preparing and booking Mashhad tour from Tehran You can participate in this ritual.

3. Reception of the mourners with Shaleh Mashhad

Shaleh is a traditional and distinctive dish of Mashhad, which is prepared with unique methods, especially during the mourning ceremonies of the months of Muharram and Safar. This food is prepared with spiritual customs and is distributed among the mourners of Imam Hussein (AS) and Imam Reza (AS) in a royal atmosphere. The preparation and cooking of this food, which is steeped in local customs, distinguishes it from other traditional foods.

4. Ardabilis mourning

Azari-speaking mourners from Iran participate in all ceremonies and categories of the Mashhad shrine and offer this ritual. Among the remarkable aspects of their mourning are the garlands that are placed in the shrine of Ali bin Musa al-Reza (a.s.). This ceremony is held after the sad days of Muharram and Safar, coinciding with the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his companions, the death of the Prophet (pbuh), Imam Hassan (a.s.) and finally the martyrdom of Imam Reza (a.s.).

Mourners gather three days after the eighth Imam’s martyrdom. They prepare a lot of flowers and happily go to the shrine at the end of the mourning month. This gathering expresses their intention to celebrate the arrival of the holy month of Rabi-ul-Awl.

When the mourners enter the Razavi shrine, they face the shrine and say goodbye in Turkish. Then they shower the sacred shrine with flowers and replace their black mourning clothes with vibrant floral dresses. They return to their cities after performing the final pilgrimage to Imam’s shrine.

5. The good news of Rabi and the request for need

Another interesting tradition is the end of the mourning ceremony in the month of Muharram and Safar. In Mashhad, it is customary to gather at the doors of seven mosques after the martyrdom of the Imam (a.s.). They knock on the doors and whisper to the Prophet (PBUH) and Ahl al-Bayt and seek to end the sadness of Muharram and Safar and welcome Rabi-ul-Awl, the month of happiness and forgiveness.

In the seventh mosque, after giving good news and knocking on the door, they express their wishes and needs to God and believe that this action will fulfill their needs. They light candles in every mosque, often matching the number of candles to the number of their needs.

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