Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zainab worldwide

The Syrian capital, Damascus, is witnessing the influx of thousands of Ahlulbayt followers from all over the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Zaineb, peace be upon her, tomorrow, Saturday the 15th of the blessed month of Rajab, corresponding to January 27th.

Sayyeda Zaineb, peace be upon her, is the daughter of Imam Ali and Sayyeda Fatimah AL-Zahraa, peace be upon them. Her painful martyrdom is on the 15th of Rajab for the year 62AH.

The Holy Shrine of Sayyida Zaineb, peace be upon her, has been covered in black to mark this tragedy that befell Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.

Mourning ceremonies and Husseini processions have begun flocking towards the holy shrine to commemorate her martyrdom and to extend heartfelt condolences to Imam of al-Mehdi, may Allah hasten his honorable reappearance.

Husseininyahs, mosques and Islamic centers across the world are preparing to commemorate this tragedy by holding mourning ceremonies and preachers will be delivering lectures on the honorable biography of Sayyeda Zaineb, peace be upon her, and the oppression she faced following the martyrdom of her brother, Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.