In the Wake of the Fatimi March: Representative of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Al-NAjafy Inspects Service of Camps in Najaf to Welcome Mourners 15/11/2024 |
His Eminence
Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy, the representative of the His Eminence, Grand Religious
Authority Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life),
inspected the final preparations of the service prepartions and Husseini
organizations spread across Najaf Governorate. These camps provide food, drink,
and lodging to visitors who have arrived from various Iraqi provinces to
commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon
her), according to the second narration. The annual march begins from the
office of His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir
Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) who leads the crowds toward the shrine
of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) to offer condolences. During his
inspection, Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy reviewed the services being provided, offering
logistical support and facilitation to those managing the pavilions. He
conveyed the greetings and prayers of His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority
Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) to all and
praised their efforts in reviving this sacred occasion. He expressed hope for
Lady Fatima Al-Zahra’s (peace be upon her) intercession in reward for their
service and dedication. The camps
organizers expressed their gratitude for the support and care provided by the
office of the His Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir
Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life). Sheikh Mohammed Zahid, the head of the
"Ahrar of Najaf" camp, expressed his profound appreciation for the
continuous support, emphasizing the camp's yearly provision of food and drink
to mourners over two days. He prayed for the health and well-being of His
Eminence, Grand Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may
Allah prolong his life). Similarly, the
head of the "Najaf Al-Ashraf camp" highlighted the annual tradition
of offering food to the visitors of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) who come from
inside and outside Iraq to mark this solemn occasion. This practice is carried
out according to the second narration, with the participation of the Eminent
Marja’, along with scholars and students of the religious seminary. Haj Khudair
Al-Jamali, head of the "Imam Al-Ridha camp" in the City of Pilgrims,
added that preparations had begun days in advance to ensure food and drink for
visitors. He commended the role of the Marja’s office and Sheikh Ali
Al-Najafy’s field visits to the pavilions. Haj Kamil Jabreen
emphasized that the camp holders eagerly await this annual occasion to serve
and commemorate. He expressed his gratitude for the support provided by the
Marja’s office, a sentiment echoed by Sayyid Hadi Al-Maamouri, head of the
"Jumhoor Al-Madina Street Pavilion," who prayed for the Marja’s
health and well-being.
Haj Sadiq Sharar Haider, head of the "Zuhoor Al-Hujjah Pavilion," noted that his camp has consistently served mourners during the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her). He thanked Sheikh Ali Al-Najafy for visiting their camp, which continues to provide vital services during this solemn occasion. |