The relevant departments in the holy shrine have decorated the holy sanctuary to reflect the celebrations of this blessing birthday, hanging banners on which were written phrases showing his greatness (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household), also garlands of roes were hung in the entrances and exit of the holy shrine, as well as a painting made by natural flowers writing "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." (21:107) and colored lamps were lighted to reflect the festive atmosphere of this holy birth and to bring joy and happiness to the hearts of lovers and followers of Ahl Al-Bayt (peace be upon them) coming to the holy city of Karbala to celebrate this auspicious birth anniversaries."
On the other hand, the holy shrines of Imam Al-Hussayn and of Al-Abbas (peace be upon both of them) have prepared a special festive program to celebrate this occasion in lin with its place in the heart of the lovers and followers of Ahl Al-Bayt (peace be upon them). This program includes many activities that will start Thurday afternoon, the 15th of Rabi' Awwal 1438 AH, corresponding to the 15th of December, 2016 in the holy shrine of Imam Al-Hussayn (peace be upon him).
It is worth mentioning that the Holy Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Houshold) was born on the seventeenth of Rabi' Awwal in the elephant year.