Shafaqna Pakistan: The ritual of Khutba-Khani (Oration) ceremony was held in the shrine of Imam Ridha (A.S), on the night of Ashura after Maghrib and Isha prayers, with special rituals and ceremonies.
Khutba-Khani (Oration) means reciting a sermon in praise of God and sending greetings to the Prophet and the Infallible Imams (A.S). The ritual of Khutba-Khani (Oration) has been practiced in the shrine of Imam Ridha (A.S) at least since the Safavid period, and preaching has been one of the official occupations for which a special pension has been set in some endowment letters. The ritual of Khutba-Khani (Oration) is held every year, on the night of Ashura, after the Maghrib and Isha prayers, in the Enghelab Courtyard (Atiq Courtyard).
Source: Shafaqna English
