Holy Shrines

Millions of Pilgrims Mark Day of Arafah in Holy Karbala ———————————— Millions of pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, and other countries gathered in the holy city of Karbala on the Day of Arafah to perform the special Ziyarat of Imam Hussein,…

Shia Mourners Gather at Grand Kufa Mosque to Mark Martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil ——————————————— Shia mourners and Husseini processions have converged on the Grand Kufa Mosque to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Muslim ibn Aqil, peace be upon him,…

Millions of Pilgrims Gather in Karbala, Kufa for Arafah and Martyrdom Commemorations ————————————————– Millions of Shia pilgrims are converging on the holy city of Karbala to mark the night and day of Arafah at the shrines of Imam Hussein and…

Mount Arafat: A Geological Marvel Dating Back Nine Million Years —————————— Mount Arafat, revered by Muslims as the site of the pivotal standing ritual during the Hajj pilgrimage on the Day of Arafah, holds significance beyond its spiritual and religious…

Millions Expected to Visit Karbala on Day of Arafah and Eid al-Adha Amid Extensive Security, Service Plans ———————————- Karbala is preparing to host millions of pilgrims from within Iraq and abroad during the Day of Arafah and the Eid al-Adha…

Holy Shrines in Karbala Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam al-Baqir (peace be upon him) —————————————– A solemn atmosphere of mourning enveloped the holy shrines of Imam Husayn and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them both) in Karbala…

Preparations Underway at Shrine of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon him) in Kufa for Flag Replacement Ceremony —————————— Ahead of the martyrdom anniversary of Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon him), caretakers of the sacred mosque in Kufa have…

Shirazi Hajj Mission Launches Religious and Guidance Programs in Mecca ———————- The Hajj mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi has commenced its religious, guidance, and service programs in Mecca, marking the start of a new phase of support…

Finnish Ambassador Visits Imam Hussein Shrine, Highlights Centuries‑Long Iraq‑Finland Ties —————————– The Finnish Ambassador to Iraq, Antti Potkonen, underscored the deep historical ties between Iraq and Finland, noting that their relationship spans centuries and is marked by cooperation and goodwill.…

Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers ———————————– As the Day of Arafah approaches, groups of Iraqi pilgrims have started their walk from Nasiriyah to the holy city of Karbala. Pilgrims are setting up rest…