The Director General of Islamic Propaganda in East Azerbaijan announced the holding of Ramadan retreat in Tabriz and said: “The most important distinguishing feature of this year’s ceremony was the strong presence of young people and teenagers in this spiritual ceremony.”
Referring to the spiritual virtues of I’tikaf, Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Seyyed Mahmoud Hosseini stated in a gathering of reporters: “This ceremony is a good tradition that all divine prophets have not only committed to performing, but have also encouraged and encouraged believers to do so.”
He continued: “Fortunately, this spiritual ceremony has been held continuously and regularly in the province since the Islamic Revolution in 75 to provide a platform for self-improvement and purification of the souls of divine guests during the months of Rajab and Ramadan.”
Hojjatoleslam Hosseini clarified: The principle of the good tradition of I’tikaf is related to the last ten days of Ramadan, when the Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to perform I’tikaf during these days, and accordingly, this year, Ramadan I’tikaf is being held in a number of cities in East Azerbaijan, especially Tabriz. chip.
He added: This year’s Ramadan retreat was held from April 16 to 18, coinciding with Ramadan 24 to 26, and in Tabriz, the ceremony was held at the city’s Grand Mosque.
The Director General of Islamic Propaganda in East Azerbaijan noted: 280 sisters and 230 brothers of believers and God-seekers were present at the Ramadan retreat ceremony at the Tabriz Grand Mosque.
Hojjatoleslam Hosseini described the strong presence of young people and teenagers as the most important distinguishing feature of this year’s Ramadan retreat at the Grand Mosque of Nabriz, saying: “90 percent of those present at this year’s Tabriz retreat were young people and teenagers.”
He emphasized: “If the necessary subtleties and precisions are taken into account in holding such a ceremony, tailored to the tastes of each group, we will witness its positive effects.”