Holy Shrines

Restoration Project Preserves Heritage of Sacred Alawi Dome in Najaf ———————————– The project to re-gild the sacred Alawi Dome at the Imam Ali (peace be upon him) Holy Shrine marks a major milestone in preserving one of the most important…

Shiites Worldwide Commemorate Demise Anniversary of Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hasan Shirazi ———————————- Shiite Muslims around the world commemorated on the 24th of Sha‘ban the anniversary of the passing of the eminent religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hasan al-Shirazi (may…

Construction of 80-Meter Minaret Begins at Imam Hussein Shrine as Part of Expansion Project ——————————- The General Secretariat of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the start of construction on a new minaret standing 80 meters tall, as part…

Rare Blue Quran Manuscript Displayed at Quran Museum in Mecca ———————————— The Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District has unveiled a rare copy of the Blue Quran, featuring verses from Surah Al-Baqarah spanning the end of verse 37 to…

Loyal Shia Commemorate Blessed Birth Anniversary of Sayyida Ruqayyah (peace be upon her) ———————————————- Loyal Shia communities across the world are commemorating the blessed anniversary of the birth of Sayyida Ruqayyah, the beloved daughter of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Montreal Hosts Commemorative Gathering Marking Birth Anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) —————————————— The World Center of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, in cooperation with the Iranian Islamic Center in Montreal, Canada, held a special gathering to mark the auspicious…

Global Commemorations Mark Birth Anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi Across Madagascar and Sweden ————————————— Devotees worldwide have celebrated the birth anniversary of the Awaited Savior, Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him), with specialized ceremonies hosted by centers affiliated with Grand Ayatollah…

Al-Askari Holy Shrine Finalizes Preparations to Distribute Record-Breaking Cake for Mid-Sha’ban Celebrations —————————– The Al-Askari Holy Shrine in Samarra has finalized its preparations for a unique initiative to distribute the largest cake of its kind to pilgrims. The event is…

Karbala, Muslim Communities Worldwide Mark Mid-Sha‘ban with Celebrations for Birth of Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) —————————– The holy city of Karbala witnessed widespread scenes of joy and spiritual celebration on the night of Mid-Sha‘ban, marking the anniversary of…

Spiritual Festivities and Joy in Karbala Mark Mid-Sha‘ban and Birth of Imam al-Mahdi (A.J.) ——————————— The holy city of Karbala has been illuminated with celebrations and spiritual gatherings in honor of Mid-Sha‘ban, commemorating the birth of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah…