Najaf Grand Ayatollah Leads the Annual Fatimiya Walk in Holy Najaf with Wide Popular Participation
25/10/2026
Holy Najaf: His Eminence, the Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Hussain an-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life),
led the annual Fatimiya walk in Holy Najaf, which set off from his central office toward the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him). The walk was held to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the second narration, on the thirteenth of Jumada Al-Ula.
The event witnessed the participation of believers from several Islamic countries and various Iraqi governorates, alongside Hawza notable scholars and figures as well as students, tribal leaders and diverse segments of society. During the occasion, participants commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Al-Zahra (peace be upon them) and renewed their allegiance to the Household of the Prophet (peace be upon them).
His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi (may Allah prolong his life), emphasized the importance of observing the Fatimiya mourning rituals as a renewal of allegiance to the Household of the Prophet (peace be upon them) and adherence to authentic Muhammadan Islam. Meanwhile, His Eminence Sheikh Ali Al-Najafi his representative and director of his central office in Holy Najaf—pointed out that the walk embodies the rejection of oppression, tyranny, and terrorism, while affirming adherence to the path of truth and justice and remembering the oppression suffered by Lady Al-Zahra (peace be upon her).