The beginning of the retreat of 2,700 people in Baharestan

According to the reporter of Mehr, at the same time as the 13th night of the month of Rajab and the night of Milad, with the blessing of Amir al-Mu'minin Hazrat Ali (A) The spiritual retreat ceremony started simultaneously with the whole country with the presence of 2,700 pilgrims in 24 mosques in Baharestan.

According to the statistics, this year 12 mosques have been specially designated for boys' student retreats and two mosques for the presence of mothers and daughters.

Hojjat-ul-Islam Sayyed Hossein Abul Qasimi, the head of Baharestan Islamic Propaganda Department, stating that diverse cultural and religious programs for Recluses It has been considered, he added: explaining the basics of Islam and answering Sharia questions are among the important programs of this ceremony.

He added: Also, the presence of people who have recently converted to Islam in this spiritual ceremony has added to the importance and scope of this ritual.

Emphasizing the spiritual importance of I'tikaf, Mr. Abul Qasimi said: I'tikaf is a great opportunity to strengthen faith, self-improvement and communication with God. We hope that by holding this ceremony, we will witness an increase in the spirituality and piety of the society.

According to the announcement of the Itikaf Headquarters in Baharestan, for the three nights of the Itikaaf, full meals of Sahor, Iftar and hot dinner are provided, also a short reception is provided along with Iftar, and iftar is also delivered to the participants at the end of the night.