Damascus - Shrine of al-saeeada Zaynab
Shrine of Zaynab
Shrine of Zaynab bint Ali at Damascus, SyriaSeveral cities boast shrines said to be built over Zaynab's grave. One shrine is located in Damascus, Syria .
Zaynab's shrine in Damascus is a pilgrimage site for Shi'a Muslim pilgrims. The Shi'a revere Zaynab and tell many stories detailing her love of Husayn and her defiance of Yazid.
Zaynab is also commemorated with a holiday: in Shi'a-majority Iran (Persia), Zaynab's birthday is celebrated as the nurse's day.
Michele Pierro 11/09/2008 11:06
Meravigliosaprm
Florian Wizorek 15/05/2008 8:52
Hello Rawan,nice wide angle shot, I like it. Are you sure about this photo showing Zaynab's shrine? I think that is the Sayyeda Roqaya mosque, hence Sayyeda Roqaya's shrine. And (as far as I know) she's the only direct successor of Ali buried in Damas. Anyway, thanks for sharing your photo :-) When I was there I couldn't take photos of the shrine since the Shia's "celebrated" the centenary of her death and the mosque's interior was really packed.
Mohsen Deksoria 19/04/2008 2:51
sehr gut.........Lg
mohsen