Iran marks National Mother’s Day

Iranians celebrates the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (AS), the daughter of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad [PBUH].

The birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS), who is also the wife of the first Shia Imam, Ali Ibn-e- Abi Talib (AS), is observed on the 20th day of the lunar calendar month of Jamadi al-Thani.

That day falls on Friday, this year.

Hazrat Fatima Zahra is also the mother of Imam Hasan (AS) and Imam Hossein (AS), the second and third Shia Imams, respectively.

She is considered as a role model for all Muslim women, and her birth anniversary is designated as Mother’s Day and Women’s Day in Iran.

The Mother’s Day is celebrated with people giving gifts to their mothers. Men also give their wives presents on that day that also marks Women’s Day to show appreciation.

SQ/FM