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'''Fāṭimīyya''' (Arabic:{{ia|الفاطمية}}) is an adjectival term, referring to the anniversary of [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra]]'s [[martyrdom]], during which [[Shi'a]] community holds [[mourning session]]s and rituals. | '''Fāṭimīyya''' (Arabic:{{ia|الفاطمية}}) is an adjectival term, referring to the anniversary of [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra]]'s [[martyrdom]], during which [[Shi'a]] community holds [[mourning session]]s and rituals. | ||
According to different historical reports within Shi'a traditions, several different dates have been recorded for this incident. Among [[Iraq|Iraqi]] Shi'as, especially in [[Najaf]], three different days; and in [[Iran]] two days of the year, are held as the anniversary of | According to different historical reports within Shi'a traditions, several different dates have been recorded for this incident. Among [[Iraq|Iraqi]] Shi'as, especially in [[Najaf]], three different days; and in [[Iran]] two days of the year, are held as the anniversary of her martyrdom. Out of different historical accounts, [[Jumada II 3|third of Jumada II]] is regarded as more reliable; hence it is an official holy day in [[Iran]], as an occasion for mourning and lamentation. | ||
==Variance of Historical Reports== | ==Variance of Historical Reports== | ||
[[File:Mourning procession.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Shi'a marja's in mourning procession of Fatimiyya]] | [[File:Mourning procession.jpg|thumbnail|300px|Shi'a marja's in mourning procession of Fatimiyya]] | ||
The exact date of [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra]]'s [[martyrdom]] remains uncertain due to different historical reports and [[narration]]s from the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. There are different and incompatible records of that date, | The exact date of [[Lady Fatima al-Zahra]]'s [[martyrdom]] remains uncertain due to different historical reports and [[narration]]s from the [[Ahl al-Bayt (a)]]. There are different and incompatible records of that date, such as: 40 days after the demise of the [[Holy Prophet (s)]], 72 or 75 days after it, 95 days, 3 or 6 months after the demise. | ||
Iraqi Shi'as hold ceremonies in three of these reports: 40 days after the demise of the Holy Prophet (s) ([[Rabi' II 8]]), 75 days after it ([[Jumada I 13]]), and 95 days ([[Jumada II 3]]). [[Iran|Iranian]] Shi'a, however, hold ceremonies in two last ones, that are called "the first Fatimiyya" and "the second Fatimiyya". | Iraqi Shi'as hold ceremonies in three of these reports: 40 days after the demise of the Holy Prophet (s) ([[Rabi' II 8]]), 75 days after it ([[Jumada I 13]]), and 95 days ([[Jumada II 3]]). [[Iran|Iranian]] Shi'a, however, hold ceremonies in two last ones, that are called "the first Fatimiyya" and "the second Fatimiyya". | ||
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==As a Holiday in Iran== | ==As a Holiday in Iran== | ||
Since 2000, [[Jumada II 3]] (the second Fatimiyya) has been declared as a national | Since 2000, [[Jumada II 3]] (the second Fatimiyya) has been declared as a national holy day in [[Iran]]. After this decision, the mourning ceremonies expanded in Iran. Some Shi'a [[marja']]s attend ritual mourning procession, walking toward the [[Holy Shrine of Imam al-Rida (a)]] in [[Mashhad]], and the [[Holy Shrine of Lady Fatima al-Ma'suma (a)]] in [[Qom]]. | ||
==Time of Mourning== | ==Time of Mourning== | ||
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==Fatimiyya in other Countries== | ==Fatimiyya in other Countries== | ||
[[file:فاطمیه-پاکستان.jpg|thumbnail| | [[file:فاطمیه-پاکستان.jpg|thumbnail|Mourning of Fatimiyya in Lahore, Pakistan, 2005.]] | ||
In other countries including [[Iraq]], [[Pakistan]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Tajikistan]] and [[Australia]], mourning ceremonies are held in Fatimiyya time. In Europe, centers such as the [[Islamic Center of Hamburg]], [[Islamic Center of England]] and [[Imam Ali (a) Islamic Center of Stockholm|Imam Ali (a) Islamic Center]] in Stockholm hold mourning ceremonies in these times. Fatimiyya ceremonies are held for 3 to 5 nights. | In other countries including [[Iraq]], [[Pakistan]], [[Azerbaijan]], [[Tajikistan]] and [[Australia]], mourning ceremonies are held in Fatimiyya time. In Europe, centers such as the [[Islamic Center of Hamburg]], [[Islamic Center of England]] and [[Imam Ali (a) Islamic Center of Stockholm|Imam Ali (a) Islamic Center]] in Stockholm hold mourning ceremonies in these times. Fatimiyya ceremonies are held for 3 to 5 nights. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* The material for this article is mainly taken from [[:fa:ایام فاطمیه|{{ia|ایام فاطمیه}}]] in Farsi Wikishia. | * The material for this article is mainly taken from [[:fa:ایام فاطمیه|{{ia|ایام فاطمیه}}]] in Farsi Wikishia. | ||
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{{Holydays}} | {{Holydays}} | ||