Iranians celebrate Mother's Day on Hazrat Fatemeh az-Zahra's (PBUH) birthday

The National Women's Day in Iran does not coincide with the international occasion, as it is designated on the birth anniversary of a highly revered woman in Islam, Lady Fatemeh (PBUH).

Also known as Zahra, Hazrat Fatemeh (PBUH) was the daughter of Prophet Mohammad  (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) and the wife of Imam Ali (PBUH), the first Shias' Imam.

In the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH), the eighth Shias' Imam, in the city of Mashhad, Muslims from Iran and other countries gathered to celebrate the festive occasion.

Iranians' love for the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) goes beyond these celebrations. Many families name their daughters after her. And that's why 'Fatemeh' and 'Zahra' are the most common names among Iranian women.

Iranians say they celebrate Women's Day on Hazrat Fatemeh's birthday to shed light on the inner beauty of women and their pivotal role in building a better family and better society.