Explanation

Pakistani artist Saher Shah Rizvi has made history. Her series of paintings, dedicated to the women of Karbala, has been permanently displayed in the holy shrines of Syeda Zainab, Syeda Ume Kulsoom, and Syeda Sakeena in Damascus, Syria. This is the first time any artwork has been exhibited in these sacred sites. Saher, known as the “Girl with Golden Fingers,” was honored at a ceremony held on October 1st, 2024, at the Shrine of Syeda Zainab.