Historical Entity
Sayyida Zaynab Mosque
Located in the southern suburbs of Damascus, the Sayyida Zaynab Mosque is an important Shi’a shrine complex built around the tomb of Zaynab, granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The current mosque was built in the 1990s around the original mausoleum.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sayyidah_Zaynab_Mosque), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1990
Original function
Shrine and pilgrimage site
Current function
Active mosque and shrine
Significance
Major Shi'a pilgrimage destination in the Levant, drawing visitors from across the region.