LONDON, United Kingdom: In commemoration of martyrdom anniversary of Hazret Fatima Zahra (A.S.), grand majalis-e-aza, or the mourning gatherings, were held in different parts of the United Kingdom.

Large number of mourning devotees attended these gatherings, performed azadari and thus presented their deep condolence to the holy Prophet (S.W.) and his holy Ahl-ul Bayt (A.S.) marking the painful occasion.

Some traditions say Hazret Zahra (A.S.), mother of Imam Hassan (A.S.) and Imam Hussain (A.S.), was martyred on 13 Jamadi-ul Awwal while according to others she kissed martyrdom on Jamadi-us Sani 3. The first period (13 Jamadi-ul Awwal) is commemorated across the globe as ‘first Fatimi days’ and the second period is called ‘second Fatimi days’.

Islamic Center of England organized a majlis-e-aza addressed by Sayyed Ghayas Ta’ma. In his address, Ta’ma highlighted the status of a common Muslim woman in the sight of Islam, then the lofty rank of Bedh’ator Rasul Hazrat Zahra (A.S.). She is an ideal for a mother, a daughter, and a wife rather for the whole women world.

The majlis ended with recitation of eulogies by Mulla Basim Ad-Durraji depicting the sufferings of Hazret Fatima Zahra (A.S.). Mourners belonging to Arab and Islamic countries participated.

A three-day (Jamadi-ul Awwal 13-15) majlis program was held at hussainia Ar-Rasul Al-Adham (S.W.) in London. Hussaini speaker Sheikh Jalal Ma’ash addressed while hussaini dirge-chanter Abu Baqer recited dirges. Religious scholars, intellectuals besides large number of Iraqi Mo’mineen residing in the British capital attended.