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Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaydi conducted a visit to the Sayyida Zainab shrine in Damascus, accompanied by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani. During the visit, he performed religious rites and prayers within the sacred courtyard and reviewed the shrine's landmarks. In a significant gesture of support, the Prime Minister donated $10 million from his personal funds, allocating $5 million to meet the needs of the holy shrine, while the remaining $5 million was designated for the Umayyad Mosque. This visit and donation aim to strengthen religious and cultural ties and support important religious sites in the Syrian capital amid the current regional challenges.