Hawzah News Agency (Mashhad - Iran) - Shia Muslims and lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) (the Infallible Household of the Prophet (pbuh)) mourned the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS) at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad.

On the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Javad (AS), the holy shrine of the Eighth Imam (AS) of Shia Muslims looked all black with mourning signs in black installed in various corners of the holy shrine.

Mourners marched to the Razavi holy shrine before Maghrib and Isha (evening) prayers and spread their gratitude and condolences to their Imam on this grieving night.

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) hosted a large number of pilgrims who had paved their way to reach this holy place from around the country to taken part in martyrdom anniversary programs for Imam Reza’s son.

The mourning ceremony of the ninth Shia Imam (AS) was held at the Razavi courtyard, and attended by thousands of pilgrims and visitors of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).