The Qanbar Center for Honorary Servants, in cooperation with the al-Nathm Center — the Strategic Planning and Development Unit of the Holy Alawi Shrine — held an honoring ceremony for officials and members of volunteer religious processions and institutions.
The ceremony was held as part of the programs of the fifth Two Sadiqs Week, in appreciation of their efforts in supporting and assisting the servants of Amir al-Muminin (peace be upon him) during the millions-strong pilgrimages, in the Lady Amina Courtyard (peace be upon her).
Recognition as Motivation to Continue Serving
Haidar Ameri, head of the al-Sibt al-Mujtaba Cultural Institution from Basra province, told the Shrine’s News Center:
“This ceremony of recognition, which coincides with the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) and his grandson, Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), is an expression of appreciation for the efforts made by the religious processions and institutions, and this gesture will serve as motivation to continue on this path and provide the best services to the honored pilgrims.”
A Feeling of Peace, Security, and Pride
Mansour Attiyah al-Jawdhari, a 70-year-old honorary servant from Babil province and a member of the Servants of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) delegation, said:
“I feel a sense of peace, security, and divine success. I have served the honored pilgrims for more than 10 years, and I take pride in this blessed service, and I will not give it up until my time comes. I hope that I remain in service until the end of my life.”
A Medal of Honor and a Great Day
Jawad Kadhim Hamza, a 50-year-old servant from Dhi Qar province and a member of the Ushaq Imam al-Abbas (peace be upon him) Mawkib, also said:
“What motivated me and kept me on this path of service for more than 10 years is my love and attachment to the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and following their example. This is a great day for me, for on it I was granted the honor of recognition at the Holy Alawi Shrine.”
10 Years of the Honor of Service
Hatef Kawthar al-Gharabi, a 66-year-old servant from Qadisiyah province and a member of the Shabab Zainab al-Kubra (peace be upon her) delegation, spoke of his pride in joining this delegation and serving in it since 2016, and said that he felt proud and joyful at this honoring ceremony.
Serving the Greatest Figure in History
Taleb Abd Hamadi al-Jubouri, 73, from the district of Hazrat Qasim (peace be upon him), also said:
“I began serving at this holy place 11 years ago, and it is a great honor to serve the pilgrims of Amir al-Muminin (peace be upon him) — that great one who is our intercessor in this world and the next, and the greatest figure in history. My feeling at having been granted the honor of recognition today is indescribable.”
It is worth noting that this ceremony honored more than a thousand honorary servants representing 40 volunteer institutions and delegations from various provinces of Iraq.
