Office of Ayatollah Sistani Urges Against Using His Images in Public Places

According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News agency and Sumeria, the ⁣Office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid ali al-Sistani, Iraq’s highest Shia authority, issued a statement today, ‌Sunday, objecting to the display of‍ his images along the routes used by⁤ Hussaini pilgrims. The statement specifically ⁣criticized political groups and service providers who have placed such images publicly.

The statement noted that certain‌ political and service organizations have been placing Ayatollah al-Sistani’s portraits in public spaces, especially along the walking paths leading to Hussaini pilgrimage sites.

It emphasized: “We reiterate our ​opposition to these actions and call on all parties to refrain from them. Relevant authorities should take appropriate measures regarding this matter.”