Fatimid Mourning Assemblies Held in Beirut and India to Commemorate Martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)

Fatimid Mourning Assemblies Held in Beirut and India to Commemorate Martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her)
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Fatimid mourning ceremonies have been held in Beirut, Lebanon, and Lucknow, India, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), with religious lectures, elegies and gatherings attended by devotees of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them).

In Beirut, the Husseiniya of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, Master of Martyrs (peace be upon him), affiliated with the religious authority, held its weekly Fatimid mourning assembly, organized by the Ali al-Asghar Youth Association (peace be upon him).

Meanwhile, in Lucknow, India, central Fatimid mourning assemblies began at the Chhota Imambara (Small Imambara), attracting large numbers of mourners. On the opening day, prominent elegy reciter Faiz Baqir performed a lament entitled «Fadak», recalling the virtues of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) and the historical events surrounding the usurpation of Fadak.

According to the Urdu service of Shia Waves Agency, the ceremonies in Lucknow will continue until the martyrdom anniversary, featuring speeches by religious scholars and concluding with a symbolic funeral procession carrying a representation of the coffin of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her).