Replacing the domes’ flags of the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them).

After the Maghreb and Isha prayers of this day, Monday (29th Dhu al-Hijjah 1442 AH) corresponding to (August 9, 2021), the two holy domes of the shrine of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them) were replaced from the red to the black flags of mourning, marking the beginning of the Ashura mourning season, which first day will be tomorrow, Tuesday, according to the sighting of the crescent from the office of His Eminence Sayed al-Sistani for the holy month of Muharram (1443 AH).

The flags were replaced without holding any ceremonies and gatherings for the second year in a row, due to the current health situation that Iraq and the world are going through, and in consideration of what the competent authorities have called for.

It is noteworthy that the two holy shrines had announced earlier that they would not hold ceremonies to replace the flags of the domes of the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them), due to health measures and to preserve the safety of visitors.