Holy Shrines

Ahl al-Bayt Foundation in Basra Distributes 60,000 Bottles of Water to Arbaeen Pilgrims —————————————— The Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Cultural and Charity Foundation in Basra has launched its humanitarian “Water Distribution” initiative as part of its service programs…

Mourners Gather at Zayd al-Shahid Shrine in Babylon to Commemorate His Martyrdom —————————————— Thousands of mourners from across Iraq have gathered at the shrine of Zayd ibn Ali ibn al-Husayn, known as Zayd al-Shahid, in Babylon Province to mark the…

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: A Global Religious Gathering Reflecting Unity and Devotion ——————————————– The Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), held on the 20th of Safar, attracts millions of visitors from Iraq and around the world, making it one…

Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Conclude at Shirazi-Affiliated Centers in Kuwait and Kabul ———————————————— Muharram mourning ceremonies held at two centers affiliated with the Shirazi religious authority in Kuwait and Afghanistan have concluded after days of religious programs commemorating Imam Hussein, peace…

Mourning Ceremonies Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Sajjad in Karbala, Babylon, Lahore —————————————– Shia communities in Iraq and Pakistan held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him, on the…

“Greatest Banner” March Begins 30-Day Journey Toward Karbala ————————————————— The annual “Greatest Banner of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him” march began on Monday from Ras al-Bisha in the far south of Basra Governorate, marking the start of a 30-day…

Imam Ali Shrine Launches Free Internet Service Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————- The Holy Alawi Shrine has announced the launch of free internet service around the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace be upon him, as…

Doctors Issue Heatstroke Prevention Guidelines for Arbaeen Pilgrims During Summer ———————————- As temperatures rise during the summer and millions prepare for the Arbaeen pilgrimage walk, health experts are warning of the serious risks of heatstroke. More details in the following…

Second Ten Days of Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Held at Ale Yasin Mosque, Husseiniya in Sydney ——————————– Mourning ceremonies marking the second ten days of Muharram are being held at Ale Yasin Mosque and Husseiniya, one of the centers affiliated with…

Historical Painting Documents Ashura Ceremonies in Istanbul Nearly 150 Years Ago ———————————————— One of the famous paintings by Italian artist Fausto Zonaro is considered among the most prominent artworks documenting aspects of social and religious life in Istanbul during the…