In a message released on Thursday, the mayor of Qom has offered his congratulations on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab (AS), daughter of Imam Ali (AS), which coincides with the National Nurse Day in Iran.
Speaking in praise of Hazrat Zeinab (AS) exceptional characteristics, Dr. Seyyed Morteza Saghaiannejad referred to her patience and fortitude as the perfect role for Muslims around the world.
History will not forget the great bravery and leadership of Lady Zeinab (AS), she is an icon and a role model for women as well as humankind, Saghaiannejad stressed.
Furthermore, he appreciated the nurses who are in the front-line of looking after coronavirus patients, saying their heroic work made people realize the importance and high value of their jobs.
Iran celebrates the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab (AS) as National Nurse Day.
The day is on the 5th of the Islamic month of Jamadi al-Awwal, which falls on December 8 this year.
According to Islamic history, Lady Zeinab- messenger of Karbala- is a symbol of braveness as she has well taken care of her family after the martyrdom of her brother, Imam Hussein (AS), in Karbala.