Fighters in Syria attacked the Shrine of Seyedeh Zeinab yesterday, Wednesday, May 29th, according to sources in Syria. A conflict happened between attackers and civilians who protect the shrine. Although no death was reported, such attacks threaten the security of the area and frighten the civilians.
The Shrine of Seyedeh Zeinab located in Zeibanieh area, close to Damascus is one of the most important Shia holy places in this country. The shrine used to have hundreds of visitors daily and now only local civilians who protect the shrine visit it. Anti-Shia terrorists have been attacking the shrines in Syria.
Also, on May 30th a holy site belonging to Prophet Ibrahim was destroyed by terrorist groups in Syria. As witnesses report a historical building known to belong to Prophet Ibrahim was demolished today.
SRW has been concerned with the destruction. of the historical sites such as shrines and holy places. The terrorist groups are hurting the world’s heritage by demolishing the important historical sites. This trend must be stopped immediately before pieces of human heritages are gone forever.
SRW has contacted Syrian Embassy, UN, USCIRF and other humanitarian organizations to demand protection for holy sites.
Also this organization has repeatedly urged the anti-Shia groups to stop degrading Shia Muslims’ holy sites. Shrines are the red line that should not be crossed. SRW believes holy sites are part of the history and they belong to all humans.
