For the second consecutive day, Hezbollah continues to receive condolences and tributes for the martyred leader of the nation, Secretary General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, and the martyred Secretary General, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, at Ashura Square in Beirut’s southern suburb (Dahiyeh).
The gathering has drawn a large turnout of political, religious, cultural, and military figures from Lebanon and abroad, alongside massive public crowds.
Throughout the morning of Wednesday, high-ranking officials, diplomats, and military representatives arrived to extend their condolences and pay tribute to the fallen leaders.
Among the prominent attendees were former Lebanese President Michel Aoun, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and a delegation of social and political figures. A large group of ambassadors in Lebanon also took part, along with a representative of Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei.
The ceremony saw the presence of current and former ministers and MPs, in addition to delegations from various Lebanese regions, including the South, Bekaa, Akkar, and Tripoli. Religious scholars also joined the gathering, offering prayers and condolences in honor of the martyred leaders.
Large Crowds Gather at Sayyed Nasrallah’s Sacred Shrine
Meanwhile, throngs of mourners continued to visit Sayyed Nasrallah’s sacred shrine for the third consecutive day, underscoring the profound impact of his legacy.
Among the official delegations, a Palestinian Popular Conference delegation from Jordan and Ramallah visited the shrine, affirming their presence as a tribute to the martyred leader and his unwavering support for the Palestinian cause. More delegations and high-ranking figures are expected to visit the shrine in the coming hours.
Devoted mourners arrived to pay their respects, seeking blessings and offering prayers at his revered resting place.
From the early morning hours, the shrine’s doors opened to visitors, marking the first day they were allowed to approach the closest perimeter of the tomb, granting them the opportunity to touch and seek blessings from the sacred site.
The day witnessed the arrival of numerous delegations, including Arab and foreign figures, as well as political, religious, and military representatives. Families of martyrs and wounded resistance fighters also came in groups, transported by buses to the site.
Meanwhile, media outlets continue to cover the ongoing events at the shrine, where religious gatherings, including the recitation of Dua Al-Tawassul, took place yesterday. Upcoming ceremonies include Dua Kumayl on Thursday night, along with designated areas for communal prayers, with visitors preparing to perform Dhuhr prayers within moments.
Outside the shrine, a parallel scene unfolds, with service tents lining the road. These tents, set up by Iraqi, Iranian, Syrian, and Lebanese communities, offer food and refreshments to the visitors.
Foreign dignitaries and political figures have also made their way to the shrine, while expatriates unable to attend the funeral due to travel constraints have returned to pay their respects.
Source: Al-Manar Website
