Black Flag Raised over Imam Reza Shrine to Mark Mourning for Lady Fatima
In a solemn ceremony held on Monday, the green flag on the gilded dome of the Imam Reza Shrine was replaced with a black one as a symbol of mourning. The event took place in the presence of shrine custodians, servants, pilgrims, and local residents, who gathered to honor Lady Fatima (SA) — regarded in Islam as a paragon of piety, compassion, and resistance against injustice.
During the ceremony, the black covering over the shrine’s sacred enclosure (dharih) was also renewed, marking the beginning of days of mourning at the holy site.
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In keeping with the occasion, all courtyards, minarets, and the Saqqakhaneh (water pavilion) within the shrine complex have been draped in black banners bearing inscriptions of Lady Fatima’s (SA) blessed name.
Special mourning rituals, recitations, and sermons are scheduled throughout the week to pay tribute to her spiritual legacy.
Located in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, the Imam Reza Shrine is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the Muslim world. It houses the resting place of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam, and attracts millions of pilgrims each year. The complex also includes vast courtyards, libraries, seminaries, and museums, serving as both a spiritual and cultural hub.
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Lady Fatima Zahra (SA), the only daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and wife of Imam Ali (AS), holds a revered position in Islam as a symbol of purity, faith, and devotion. Her martyrdom anniversary is observed annually by Muslims worldwide, particularly within Shia communities, as a time of reflection and mourning.
The shrine’s mourning ceremonies will continue in the coming days with gatherings of worshippers and reciters honoring the life and virtues of Lady Fatima (SA).
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