Gilani visits ancestral shrine of Sh. Zahid Gilani
LAHEJAN, (IRAN) Sep 13 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday visited the ancestral shrine of Sh Zahid Gilani, that has been declared a national heritage by the government of Iran. The Governor of Gilan province is supporting conservation of the shrine of Sheikh Zahid Gilan who was a respected religious scholar and respected saint of the region.Prime Minister Gilani said he was pleased to visit the city and said his great ancestors were born here and later went to Iraq for studies, while one settled in Pakistan.The shrine of Sheikh Zahid Gilani is located in the beautiful hills of Lahejan city.
A large number of local people welcomed the Prime Minister when he arrived at the shrine. Prime Minister Gilani responded with enthusiasm to the people.