Imam Hussain Holy Shrine launches the first Kawthar al-Ismah International Festival

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine inaugurated the first international cultural festival on the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, under the slogan “Fatima al-Zahraa: The source of Imamate and the Method of Righteousness”, in the honorable courtyard, with international and regional participation of researchers, scholars, and scientific and academic personalities.

The Assistant Head of the Media Department, Ali Shubbar, said in an interview with the International Media Center, "In the presence of delegations from fourteen countries and religious and academic figures, the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine inaugurated the activities of the first International Kawthar al-Ismah Festival, which deals with the life of Fatima al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, and her oppression."

Researches on the life of this great lady were presented in two batches on the second day of the festival.

A member of the festival’s preparatory committee, Dr. Maryam al-Yasiri said, “With wide international participation, the festival hosted researchers, dignitaries and scholars, where over 110 research papers were received, all of which shed light on aspects from the blessed life of the Mistress of the Women of the Worlds, peace be upon her.”

 

Abbas Najim