Islam names the divine saviour or Messiah of the entire oppressed humanity as (Imam) Mahdi.
Faraan: Notably, Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Ima Mahdi on 15th Shaaban. Imam Mahdi birth anniversary celebrated across the world. According to Islamic lunar calendar, they begin celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi at night between 15th and 14th Shaaban.
The nightlong celebrations remain famous around the world as Jashn-e-Neemah-e-Shaaban. Mostly, peope use the Persian term Jashn-e-Neemeh-e-Shaaban for this. This year too, Shia areas, houses, streets, mosques and Imam Bargahs have been illuminated since last night. Shia areas are wearing a bridegroom look due to these lightings, buntings and decorations.
Meanwhile, religious scholars have spoken on the mission of Imam Mahdi (AS). Furthermore, poets recited poems to pay tributes to the infallible and chosen leader of Islam and humanity. Shia Muslims performed nightlong servitude to God through special prayers imploring God for his reappearance.
The 15th Sha’aban rekindles hope of suffered humanity and filled hearts of human beings with fragrance of his memories. The suffered humanity misses Imam Mahdi who will surely reappear to eliminate the oppression and tyranny. May God Almighty hasten his reappearance from Kaaba in Makkah. Sunni and Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS)
