Wednesday 24 December 2025 - 11:25
Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine replaces red banner with black to mark the mourning period

The General Secretariat of the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine, the burial place of Imam Ali Al-Hadi and Imam Hasan Al-Askari (peace be upon them), held a solemn ceremony to replace the red banners of the shrine with black ones, marking the commencement of the mourning period for the martyrdom of Imam Ali Al-Hadi (peace be upon him).

Hawzah News Agency- A delegation from the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine took part in the banner-replacement ceremony, alongside religious scholars, tribal figures, and a large gathering of pilgrims.

On this occasion, Haj Fadhel Awaz, Advisor to the Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, stated that the Holy Shrine participates annually in the banner-changing ceremony at the dome of the two Al-Askari Imams (peace be upon them). He noted that this participation represents an expression of condolence and solidarity with the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them all) during this period of mourning.

Source: Karbala Now Agency

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