A mass spiritual gathering has been held to mark the nights of Qadr at Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum.
The ceremony was attended by Ayatollah Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, intellectuals, seminary and university figures and public masses.
The believers and faithful people attending the ceremony recited holy Quran and read supplications narrated by the holy prophet and his infallible successor (peace be upon them), and intellectuals delivered speeches on a range of religious topics were during the ceremony.
Imam Khomeini used to recommend the believers and faithful people to pay special attention to self-purification and get rid of carnal desires during this blessed divine month of Ramadan.
The Laylat al-Qadr which is also known as Night of Power, Night of Decree, , Night of Value, Night of Destiny, or Night of Measures has always been of great significance.
The holy Quran highlights significance of the holy night and the other meaning is that this is, a night of unique glory, honor and dignity; so much so that it is better than a thousand months.
According to the holy book of Quran, among the nights of Ramadan is one special night known Laylatul Qadr, which is better than a thousand months. Worships, divine practices and good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months.
Imam Khomeini’s holy shrine has become a beacon of spiritual, religious and social gatherings in recent years. The holy site is also visited by thousands of pilgrims, academic and tourists from across Iran and various parts of the world.