The Ahlul Bayt Peace Be Upon Them Center, one of the centers affiliated with the Religious Authority in Mahajanga, Madagascar, held a gathering to celebrate the blessed birthday of Imam Jafar Alsadiq, peace be upon him, with the participation believing men and women.

The gathering began with the recitation of verses from God’s Book, the Holy Quran, and the Narration of the Cloak. This was followed by a lecture on Imam Alsadiq, peace be upon him, the sixth infallible leader appointed by God for all humanity, focusing on his life, virtues, and conduct.

Poetry recitations, and a question-and-answer competition were among the other segments of the gathering, which were warmly received. The gathering also included an initiative to support students, through which more than 130 students were provided with school supplies.