Shrine of Sayidda Zeinab Damascus, Syria

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Very brief information about Sayeda Zainab (as):

She is the one who carried the story of Karbala to the world and stayed with Imam Hussain all his life. She was the daughter of Imam Ali and Sayeda Fatima Al-Zahra. She was born on 5 Jamadi Aloowlah, 5AH in Madeeneh after Imam Hussain (as) and one of her names was: 'Aqeelat Bani Hashim'. She was known for her courage and loyalty to her brother Imam Hussain... Murtada al Mousawy all photos →

Located in the town of Sayyidah Zaynab south of Damascus, the Shrine of Sayidda Zeinab is an opulent Iranian-style Shi'a mosque and shrine. It shelters the tomb of Sayidda Zeinab, the daughter of Imam Ali and granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Location map of Shrine of Sayidda Zeinab, Damascus, Syria. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Shrine of Sayidda Zeinab, Damascus, Syria. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Damascus, Syria
Coordinates
36.3409010° N, 33.4446270° E map · aerial
Date(s)
1990

Article Info

Page Title
Shrine of Sayidda Zeinab
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023