The Prime Minister of Iraq visits the Umayyad Mosque and the Sayida Zainab Shrine in Damascus Details: The Iraqi Prime Minister's Communications Office reported today, Wednesday, that Prime Minister Ali Falah al-Zaidi visited the Umayyad Mosque and the Sayida Zainab Shrine in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The ministry explained that al-Zaidi held prayers at the Umayyad Mosque, viewed its historical landmarks, and also wrote a word in the visitor's diary in the treasury dome in the mosque's courtyard. The ministry added that Al-Zaidi visited the Seida Zeinab temple, conducted the visitation and prayer ceremonies inside the courtyard, and observed the features of the temple. The ministry reported that Al-Zaidi contributed $10 million from his personal account, of which $5 million was allocated to the needs of the Seida Zainab Temple, and $5 million was allocated to the needs of the Umayya Mosque.