Holy Shrines

Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya

Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, around the world have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon them. Sayyeda Ruqayyah, peace be upon her, whose birth is marked on Sha’ban…
Indian Ambassador to Iraq expresses delight over visiting Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas

Indian Ambassador to Iraq expresses delight over visiting Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas

The Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Pise, expressed his delight at the honor of visiting the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Karbala. According to the Indian…
Millions of Shias mark Mid-Sha’ban blessed night in Holy Karbala

Millions of Shias mark Mid-Sha’ban blessed night in Holy Karbala

Millions of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated in Holy Karbala the mid-Sha’ban night, which marks the blessed birth of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. The holy city witnessed a large influx…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation establishes service centers to serve Mid-Sha’ban pilgrims

Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation establishes service centers to serve Mid-Sha’ban pilgrims

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has established service centres on several entrances leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in order to provide various services to pilgrims during the blessed mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. Mr.…
Ministry of Transport mobilizes its staff and vehicles to transport pilgrims on Mid-Sha’ban

Ministry of Transport mobilizes its staff and vehicles to transport pilgrims on Mid-Sha’ban

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that 11 trains, more than 300 buses, and thousands of vehicles will be used to transport visitors during the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. The Ministry mobilized on Saturday its vehicles and staff in preparation for the…
750 Husseini Mawakib participate in commemorating Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala

750 Husseini Mawakib participate in commemorating Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala

The Department of Rituals and Processions at the Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, has announced the participation of 750 Husseini Mawakib in reviving the Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage. The head of the Department of…
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages

Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages

The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage

Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…
17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala

17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala

The 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival has been launched in Holy Karbala under the slogan “Imam Hussein—peace be upon him—the Mobilization of the Free and the Secret of Victory”. The five-day festival will include various religious, cultural and artistic activities…
Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban

Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban

The holy shrines and places of worship in Iraq and the world have begun celebrating the blessed month of Sha’ban amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness. According Shia Waves correspondents in various countries, Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…
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