Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad (p) observed in Syria

By: Qurban Kazmi

DAMASCUS, Syria: Martyrdom Anniversary of Beemar-e-Karbala Hazrat Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (as) was marked in Damascus, the city of Syedah Zainab (sa) to offer her condolences on her nephew’s martyrdom on Muharram 25.

Marking the occasion, annual Majlis-e-Aza was held at Hussainiyah Pakistania organized by Tehrik Nifaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafariya (Syria Branch). Khateeb-e-Aal-e-Muhaamad Syed Ali Naqvi addressed and described fazael and masaeb of Imam Syed-e-Sajjad (as).

A procession of replica of coffin of Imam Zain-ul-Abideen (as) followed by the majlis-e-aza was taken out. The procession after touching through its designated routes ended at the holy shrine of Syedah Zainab (sa) after performing Zanjir-zani (striking backs with razors).

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