Shia Muslims hold the Sayyidah Ruqayya Mosque in high regard because of its connection to the events of Karbala and the sacrifices made by the Prophet Muhammad and his family.

According to Shi'ite Islamic narrations that are commemorated every year on the occasion of Ashura, after enduring the Battle of Karbala and the torturous journey to Damascus that followed it, Sukaynah died at the age of four in Yazid's prison, where her body was originally buried.

[1] The mosque was built around the mausoleum in 1985 and exhibits a modern version of Iranian architecture, with substantial amount of mirror and gold work.

The mosque's architecture's elaborate tile work and traditional Islamic elements in its design are a reflection of the region's cultural heritage.

• Impact on Her Family and Followers Ruqayya's remaining relatives were greatly saddened by her passing knowing they would have to leave her in Damascus.

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