Holy Shrines

Shia Pilgrims Mark Eid al-Adha at Holy Shrines in Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Najaf —————————————– Large crowds of Shia pilgrims marked Eid al-Adha at major holy shrines in Iraq, performing prayers and devotional acts in Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Najaf. The ceremonies…

Millions Gather in Karbala as Arafah Supplication Ceremonies Held Worldwide —————————————- Millions of pilgrims gathered in the holy city of Karbala on the Day of Arafah, coinciding with the implementation of a special security plan for Arafah and Eid al-Adha.…

Golden Dome of Sayyida Zaynab Shrine Washed Ahead of Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Ghadir ——————————— The golden dome of the holy shrine of Sayyida Zaynab, peace be upon her, was dusted and washed in a spiritual atmosphere with the participation…

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…