Tehran (MNA) September 6th – Sanandazi city in western Kordestan on Friday held the Ahmad Umma Festival (Ahmad Province) to celebrate Islamic Unification Week.
The festival was held in front of guests from 17 states and seven Islamic countries.
Iran’s Kordestan stands as a illustrious example of the peaceful coexistence of Shiites and Sunnis. This harmonious fusion of communities is evident in family turmoil and introduces the enduring spirit of unity and tolerance that has been popular over the years.
Islamic Unification Week refers to a ceremony held annually by both Sunni and Shiites. Shia tradition believes that the prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was born on the 17th day of the month of Rabbin Al Awal. Meanwhile, according to Sunni tradition, he was born on the 12th of Rabbi Al Awal. The event takes place between two dates of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
First marked in Iran in the mid-1980s, Muslims around the world have been observing Islamic unity week during these dates, based on the orders of the late Imam Khomeini.