EHRAN, Apr 21 - Bahrain's top Shiite cleric, Sheikh Issa Ghassem in a ceremony celebrating mid-Sha'ban and the birth of the savior of mankind, the twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) in the holy mosque of Jamkaran said standing up to tyranny is the key to realization of Imam Mahdi's global reign.
EHRAN, Apr 21 - This year on 21 April is the middle of the Shaban month in Islamic calendar and many people celebrate the birth of Savior of mankind, the twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance).
TEHRAN, May 12, YJC - Millions of Iranians across the country have held ceremonies to mark the birth anniversary of the 12th and the last Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi. Shias believe that Imam Mahdi is the prophesied redeemer, who will bring peace and justice to the world.
TEHRAN, May 12, YJC - Rejoicing in their millions, Iranians are marking the birth anniversary of the twelfth Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (Peace be Upon Him), who is regarded as the ultimate redeemer.