SHAFAQNA- Imam Ali: As a part of the activities of the eighth annual Ghadeer Festival, the falg of Imam Ali (PBUH) Holy Shrine raised in the sky of the University of Kufa.
Member of the Board of Director at the holy shrine, Fa’iq al-Shimmary, head of the Public Relations Department at the holy shrine, Ali al-Amiri, the deputy administrative of the chancellor of the university Dr. Hassan al-Zubaidi, head of the Specialized Teeth Center Dr. Mohammed Hussein al-Tabataba’i, representatives of the Kufa Holy Mosque and a number of Hawza teachers and university instructors attended this ceremony.
The ceremonies were begun by reciting verses of the Holy Quran. Afterward, Dr. Hassan al-Zubaidi delivered a speech in which he mentioned the virtues of the Imam Ali (PBUH) and holiness of the Day of the Eid al-Ghadeer. At the conclusion of his speech, he commended the efforts and cooperation between the Holy Shrine and the University.
Mr. Fa’iq al-Shimmary gave a speech saying: We brought to you the flag of guidance and righteousness to raise it your holy campus celebrating the Eid al-Ghadeer.
Afterwards, poets from the holy shrine and from the University of Qadiyiah recited their poems. The flag was raised in the presence of groups of students and university instructors.
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