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.
Tehran, YJC. Mothers of two martyrs killed in their defense against the Iraqi invasion have in a symbolic act held birthday parties for their sons. In Iranian-Shiite teachings martyrs are not dead. Those who have fought for their land or beliefs are alive and live happily with their God.