Holy Shrines

Holy Najaf Shrine Prepares for Grand Celebrations of Sayyida Zahra’s Birth Anniversary ———————————— The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf has finalized its technical and logistical preparations to host the upcoming celebrations for the birth…

German Ambassador Visits Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abal-Fadl al‑Abbas (peace be upon them both) ————————————- The German Ambassador to Iraq visited the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and Abal-Fadl al‑Abbas (peace be upon them both). According to Shia Waves…

Rare Islamic Artefacts Displayed at Scunthorpe Museum —————————— A collection of rare Islamic artefacts has gone on display at the North Lincolnshire Museum, offering visitors a chance to view items that were previously only accessible to pilgrims visiting Mecca. According…

Shia Communities Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Umm al-Banin (peace be upon her) ———————————– Shia communities in several countries held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Umm al-Banin (peace be upon her), the revered wife of Imam…

Shrine of Sayyida Zaynab (peace be upon her) to Reopen for Iraqi and Lebanese Pilgrims —————————————- Local sources in Damascus report that Ahmad al-Sharaʿa, known as Jolani, has issued a new directive allowing the Shrine of Sayyida Zaynab (peace be…

Shia Communities in Moscow and Stockholm Mark Fatimiyya with Large Memorial Gatherings ————————————– Shia communities in both Moscow and Stockholm held solemn ceremonies commemorating the Fatimiyya period, honoring the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the…

International Allamah Naeini Conference Opens in Najaf with Launch of 40-Volume Encyclopedia ———————————————- The International Conference on the renowned scholar Mirza Mohammad Hussein Naeini has officially begun in Najaf, Shia Waves Agency reported. The event is being held in cooperation…

Shia in Montreal Host Commemoration of Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her) ———————————— The Shia community in Montreal gathered this week to commemorate the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her) at the Global Center of…

Karbala Declares Public Holiday for Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra amid Calls for Preserving Her Legacy ———————————- Authorities in Karbala have announced that next Tuesday, November 25, will be an official public holiday in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of…

27 Jumadi al-Awwal Marks Anniversary of Second Bombing of Al-Askari Shrine in Samarra ————————————- The anniversary of the second bombing of the Al-Askari Shrine in Samarra marks one of the most painful episodes in the collective memory of Shia Muslims,…