In every culture, heroes are commemorated, and their loss is mourned.
The mourning ceremonies, however, can vary significantly depending on each country and ideology.
To millions of Muslims across the world, mourning the martyrdom of Fatimah Zahra, is far more than shedding tears for a centuries-old tragedy. It is rather the commemoration of this most influential mother, scholar, and fierce supporter of resistance against oppression as a model for the true status of Women in an Islamic society.