CAMP OF THE OFFICE OF HIS EMINENCE THE RELIGIOUS AUTHORITY SHEIKH BASHIR AL-NAJAFY CONCLUDES ITS SERVICES FROM ARBA'EEN UNTIL THE MARTYRDOM OF THE GREAT PROPHET
25/8/2025
The camp of the office of His Eminence the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) has concluded its services, which began with the Arba'een pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (PBUH) and continued until the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Great Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny). Over 21 consecutive days, the camp provided diverse services to visitors, affirming the role of the Religious Authorities in sponsoring religious rituals.
Service Numbers:
The camp official, Ahmed Jabbar Al-Shawk, clarified that over 810,000 cups of water were distributed during this period, while daily lunch meals ranged between 2,500 and 4,000, and dinner between 4,000 and 6,000 meals. Additionally, around 3,000 breakfast meals were distributed on the days of the Prophet's martyrdom. He added that ice preparation reached an average of 200 blocks daily, with a total of 4,200 ice blocks between the 7th and 28th of Safar.
Continuous Service from Arba'een to the Prophet's Tragedy:
Al-Shawk confirmed that the camp continued its service from Arba'een until the Prophet's martyrdom, explaining that the mourning period begins with the Arba'een anniversary and concludes with the passing of the Prophet, expressing a unity of loyalty and commemoration.
Rest and Lodging
In addition to food and drink, the camp provided places for visitors to rest and stay overnight, hosting delegations from various provinces and countries, allowing them the opportunity to rest before continuing their journey.
Voluntary Work and Community Support:
The workers emphasized that the service relied on hundreds of volunteers for cooking, distribution, and organization tasks, with broad support from the local community and benefactors.
Million-Visitor Service:
Citizens appreciated these efforts, noting that the camp participates annually in serving millions of visitors to Karbala, Najaf, and the holy shrines, which requires increasing efforts every year.
Conclusion:
The camp of the office of His Eminence the Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) has concluded its services, extended from the Hussaini Arba'een until the martyrdom of the Great Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny), marking a prominent presence in the field of Hussaini and Nabawi service.