The Significance of Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani and Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s Presence at the Shab Qadr Ceremony

Moreover, this Shab Qadr service involves the participation of Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani and Sayyid Hassan Khomeini, who have been descendants of prominent families in Iran for ages and still have deep feelings about their ancestors. Thus, they assume the responsibility of upholding a family name of historical significance in Iran and perpetuating its legacy.

Also, their attendance at these occasions is necessary for arousing followers’ admiration as well as electorate. These kinds of people are believed to be very important because they have influence in both political and religious aspects; hence, anything done during that time must be significant.

It is important to note that by taking part in the Shab Qadr ceremony, Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani’s (son late Ayatollah Akbar) and Sayyid Hassan Khomeini’s (grandson late Ayatollah Ruhollah) had three themes, namely, public service tied to a deeply-rooted tradition of family among Iranians if properly analyzed. By participating in the Shab Qadr ceremony, they not only honor their forefathers but also pledge their loyalty to a new Iran, rooted in its own racial diversity.