Iranian Muslims mark Eid al-Mabath

Iranian Muslims has commemorated Eid al-Mabath.

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

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the last prophet 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 Mabath event occurred in the cave of ‘Hira’ located at the top of Mount 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.