Iranian Muslims mark Eid al-Mab'ath

Iranian Muslims has commemorated the anniversary of Eid al-Mab'ath.

The 27th day of the holy month of Rajab in the Arabic lunar calendar, marks the time where the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received God’s final revelation on earth as his last messenger.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the last prophet that was elected by God, and no other prophets have been chosen after him.

Muslims from all ages in Iran and around the world celebrate the event by congregating in mosques for various programs, visiting friends and family, handing gifts to children, and spreading the joy with different rituals unique to each region.

According to Islamic sources, the Mab’ath event occurred in the cave of ‘Hira’ located at the top of Mt. Nour, on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) often retreated to Hira cave to meditate, pray to God, and reflect on the true meaning of life and to ponder over life and death.

The angel Gabriel came to Muhammad in Hira cave, carrying the message of God and telling him that he was appointed as the last prophet to guide mankind out of darkness into light.

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