Iranians are mourning the passing anniversary of Islam\'s prophet Mohammad -- peace be upon him--with special ceremonies. They are also marking the martyrdom anniversary of his grandson, Imam Hassan Mujtaba, the second Shia Imam. The event is being commemorated on the twenty eighth of Safar-- which is the second month in the Islamic lunar Hijri calendar. Shia Muslims hold special mourning services during the last ten days of Safar. The mourners will wrap up their commemoration ceremonies on the last day of the month which coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam. Show Less >>