The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei attended the ceremony of dusting the sacred grave of Imam Ali-ibn-Mousa Ar-Reza (greetings be upon him) in the holy city of Mashhad on Monday, July 25.
The ceremony was held on the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of Her Holiness Fatimah (greetings be upon her), the noble and dignified daughter of the Holy Prophet of Islam Muhammad (peace be upon him and his infallible household).
During the ceremony, some verses from the holy Qur'an were recited, and eulogists expounded on the virtues of the infallible household of the Holy Prophet (peace and greetings be upon them).
After the sacred grave was dusted completely, it was washed with rose water. At the end of the ceremony, the Leader, who was wearing a white robe, said prayers inside the holy shrine.