HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Anniversary of martyrdom of Fatimah Az-Zahra (AS) was observed across the country on Wednesday April 28, Jamadi Al-Awal 13.
Main mourning programs were held in the holy city of Karbala where massive mourning processions marched through the streets and then culminated at the holy shrines of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) and Al-Abbas (AS) extending condolence to Aba Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) on the martyrdom of his respected mother.
Big majalis al-aza (mourning sittings) were also organized in the holy Husseini shrine compound marking mausam Al-Ahzaan Al-Fatimiyah (Fatimi mourning season).
