Mourning Ceremonies for Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him) Held in Melbourne, Damascus

Mourning Ceremonies for Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him) Held in Melbourne, Damascus
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Commemorative events marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him), the fourth Imam of Islam, were recently held in both Melbourne, Australia, and Damascus, Syria.

In Melbourne, a solemn mourning ceremony took place at the Husseiniya Bayt al-Abbas (peace be upon him), a center affiliated with the Marja’iya, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi. The spiritual gathering featured Hujjat al-Islam Sayyid Ali Razavi and the renowned Ahl al-Bayt eulogist Hajj Nizar al-Qatari, who led the mourning rituals. Attendees expressed their grief, shedding tears in sorrow for the Imam. The Husseiniya Bayt al-Abbas (peace be upon him) is known for its active role in reviving Husseini rituals in Australia, consistently hosting significant religious programs.

Concurrently, in Damascus, a special mourning gathering for women was organized by the women’s section of the Zainabiyah Seminary Husseiniya, another center associated with the Marja’iya. This ceremony began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran and the reading of the Ziyarat of Imam Sajjad (peace be upon him). It continued with religious lectures and mourning rituals, with participants expressing their devotion and sorrow.

Both events underscore the global observance of this significant occasion within the Shia Muslim community, honoring the memory and legacy of Imam Zain al-Abidin (peace be upon him).