As every year, in a ritual ceremony, the flag of Hussayni sorrows has been raised on the dome of Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (Peace be upon him) in the first eve of Muharram 1441 AH, to mark the beginning of the month of sorrows. 

The flag of Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him) has a great impacts in the hearts of believers, it is a title of supreme meanings, as it is the symbol of the courage, altruism, dedication, loyalty, help and of being firm on principle, a flag that was always related to majestic values and strong hardships on the day of At-Taf and since that day until when Allah will inherit the earth and everything on it. This is the flag of the bright clan’s moon “Qamar Al-‘Asheerah” Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him).

Mr. Abd Al-Zahra Dawood Salman, the sewing Division officer has stated to Al-Kafeel Network: ” The works of the manufacture of the flag go through many stages, starting from the choice of fabric quality which is one of the good qualities that bear the weather conditions and the stability of the colors then taking the measurements that are 3.5m width and 2.45m length, in which was written in red colour on both sides using “Thuluth” calligraphy : “Ya Saqi ‘Atacha Karbala [O waterer of thirsty ones in Karbala], this expression is specific to the months of Muharram and Safar. It was made using good quality thread that was embroidered in a professional manner.”

Source: en.shafaqna.com