Prime Minister Donates $10 Million for Restoration of Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Damascus
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Prime Minister Donates $10 Million for Restoration of Sayyida Zainab Shrine and Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

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Sumer Now News Editorial Team
• Oct 28, 2026 • 1 min read

Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi donated $10 million from his personal funds today, allocating $5 million to meet the needs of the Sayyida Zainab Shrine in Damascus and $5 million to the Umayyad Mosque. The Prime Minister visited the Sayyida Zainab Shrine in the Syrian capital, accompanied by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani. During the visit, he performed prayers inside the sacred courtyard and reviewed the shrine's features. This donation is part of efforts to support the restoration and maintenance of significant religious sites in Damascus and to strengthen cultural and religious ties between the two countries.

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