DAMASCUS, Syria: Arbaeen Al-Husseini or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Abi Al-Ahrar Imam Hussein (a.s.) along with his 72 faithful companions some 1,400 yeas ago was respectfully marked in Syria on 20 Saffar, 2nd Islamic month.

In this connection, majalis al-azaiyah organized by different associations were held in various cities drawing flocks of mourners and pilgrims of Sayyedah Zaynab (a.s.).

A six-day (Saffar 15-20) majalis program was held at husseiniyah Al-Ketab val Itrah in Sayyedah Zaynab area in Damascus. Sheikh Jalal Ma’ash spoke on Husseini revolution, while husseini dirge-chanter Haydar As-Saghir Al-Kadhimi recited dirges on the occasion. The program was organized by Abo’l Fadhl Al-Abbas (a.s.) Association.

Khadamah Ahl-ol Bayt (a.s.) revived the occasion by holding five-day majalis al-azaiyah at husseiniyah Al-Hozah Al-Ilmiyah Az-Zaynabiyah in Sayyedah Zaynab area in Damascus.

Addressing the majalis, Sheikh Abdur-Ridha Ma’ash threw light on lessons got from husseini revolution as well as importance of Arbaeen commemoration. He termed personalities of Fatimah Az-Zahraa (a.s.) and Sayyedah Zaynab (a.s.) as best example for women to follow. Sayyed Hasan Al-Karbalayi recited dirges.