Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi (implied via religious ceremonies)
Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi is a senior Iranian Shia cleric and one of the most widely followed marja (religious authorities) in Shia Islam, known for teaching and issuing religious rulings.
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Aug 20, 2026
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Religious commemorations for Imam Hasan Askari's martyrdom and allegiance to Imam Mahdi are held in Tabriz.
These events reinforce theocracy's spiritual foundation and mobilize conservative religious constituencies.