The Mausoleum Sayyida Ruqayya (Arabic: مسجد السيدة رقية) in Damascus is a shrine located in Damascus, Syria, that contains the grave of the youngest daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by the name of Fātimah. She is often referred to by her titles: "Ruqayya" and "Sukayna" by Arabic speaking Muslims, and the title: "Sakina" by Persian and Urdu speakers.
After enduring the advent of Karbalā and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Lady Ruqayya finally died, only 4 years old, in Yazid's prison, where she was originally buried. Years later however, upon the flooding of her gravesite, Lady Ruqayya's grave was reopened and she was moved to the site where the Mosque now stands.
The design of the mosque is based on Iranian architecture and possesses a tremendous amount of mirror and gold work. There is a small mosque area adjoining the shrine room, along with a small courtyard in front. This mosque is found a short distance from the Umayyad Mosque and the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in central Damascus.
The Mosque is also one of the main places of pilgrimage for shi'ite muslimes.
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The Mausoleum Sayyida Ruqayya (Arabic: مسجد السيدة رقية) in Damascus is a shrine located in Damascus, Syria, that contains the grave of the youngest daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by the name of Fātimah. She is often referred to by her titles: "Ruqayya" and "Sukayna" by Arabic speaking Muslims, and the title: "Sakina" by Persian and Urdu speakers.
After enduring the advent of Karbalā and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Lady Ruqayya finally died, only 4 years old, in Yazid's prison, where she was originally buried. Years later however, upon the flooding of her gravesite, Lady Ruqayya's grave was reopened and she was moved to the site where the Mosque now stands.
The design of the mosque is based on Iranian architecture and possesses a tremendous amount of mirror and gold work. There is a small mosque area adjoining the shrine room, along with a small courtyard in front. This mosque is found a short distance from the Umayyad Mosque and the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in central Damascus.
The Mosque is also one of the main places of pilgrimage for shi'ite muslimes.
Tags: Damaskus Syrien Syria madina old city Altstadt Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum Mosque Moschee shrine Grabmal Wallfahrtsstätte دمشق سوريا مسجد السيدة رقية ISLAMIC ART Mausoleum Damascus arabic islamic pattern design dimashq Getty images middle east
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The Mausoleum Sayyida Ruqayya (Arabic: مسجد السيدة رقية) in Damascus is a shrine located in Damascus, Syria, that contains the grave of the youngest daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by the name of Fātimah. She is often referred to by her titles: "Ruqayya" and "Sukayna" by Arabic speaking Muslims, and the title: "Sakina" by Persian and Urdu speakers.
After enduring the advent of Karbalā and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Lady Ruqayya finally died, only 4 years old, in Yazid's prison, where she was originally buried. Years later however, upon the flooding of her gravesite, Lady Ruqayya's grave was reopened and she was moved to the site where the Mosque now stands.
The design of the mosque is based on Iranian architecture and possesses a tremendous amount of mirror and gold work. There is a small mosque area adjoining the shrine room, along with a small courtyard in front. This mosque is found a short distance from the Umayyad Mosque and the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in central Damascus.
The Mosque is also one of the main places of pilgrimage for shi'ite muslimes.
Tags: Damaskus Syrien Syria madina old city Altstadt Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum Mosque Moschee shrine Grabmal Wallfahrtsstätte دمشق سوريا مسجد السيدة رقية ISLAMIC ART Mausoleum Damascus arabic islamic pattern design 1001 Nights 1001 Nights / Magic City dimashq Getty images middle east
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The Mausoleum Sayyida Ruqayya (Arabic: مسجد السيدة رقية) in Damascus is a shrine located in Damascus, Syria, that contains the grave of the youngest daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by the name of Fātimah. She is often referred to by her titles: "Ruqayya" and "Sukayna" by Arabic speaking Muslims, and the title: "Sakina" by Persian and Urdu speakers.
After enduring the advent of Karbalā and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Lady Ruqayya finally died, only 4 years old, in Yazid's prison, where she was originally buried. Years later however, upon the flooding of her gravesite, Lady Ruqayya's grave was reopened and she was moved to the site where the Mosque now stands.
The design of the mosque is based on Iranian architecture and possesses a tremendous amount of mirror and gold work. There is a small mosque area adjoining the shrine room, along with a small courtyard in front. This mosque is found a short distance from the Umayyad Mosque and the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in central Damascus.
The Mosque is also one of the main places of pilgrimage for shi'ite muslimes.
Tags: Damaskus Syrien Syria madina old city Altstadt Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum Mosque Moschee shrine Grabmal Wallfahrtsstätte دمشق سوريا مسجد السيدة رقية ISLAMIC ART Mausoleum Damascus arabic islamic design dimashq Getty images middle east
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The Mausoleum Sayyida Ruqayya (Arabic: مسجد السيدة رقية) in Damascus is a shrine located in Damascus, Syria, that contains the grave of the youngest daughter of Husayn ibn ‘Alī by the name of Fātimah. She is often referred to by her titles: "Ruqayya" and "Sukayna" by Arabic speaking Muslims, and the title: "Sakina" by Persian and Urdu speakers.
After enduring the advent of Karbalā and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Lady Ruqayya finally died, only 4 years old, in Yazid's prison, where she was originally buried. Years later however, upon the flooding of her gravesite, Lady Ruqayya's grave was reopened and she was moved to the site where the Mosque now stands.
The design of the mosque is based on Iranian architecture and possesses a tremendous amount of mirror and gold work. There is a small mosque area adjoining the shrine room, along with a small courtyard in front. This mosque is found a short distance from the Umayyad Mosque and the Al-Hamidiyah Souq in central Damascus.
The Mosque is also one of the main places of pilgrimage for shi'ite muslimes.
Tags: Damaskus Syrien Syria madina old city Altstadt Sayyida Ruqayya Mausoleum Mosque Moschee shrine Grabmal Wallfahrtsstätte دمشق سوريا مسجد السيدة رقية ISLAMIC ART Mausoleum Damascus arabic islamic pattern design dimashq Getty images middle east
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