Holy Shrines

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…

Quranic Recitation Program Launched for Women at Prophet’s Mosque in Medina —————————- The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a Quranic recitation initiative for women within the women’s prayer areas of the…

Millions of Pilgrims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad, Mashhad —————————————— Millions of Shia pilgrims across Iraq and Iran gathered to honor the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…

Millions of Devotees Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) Across Iraq ——————————— Millions of pilgrims gathered in Al-Kadhimiya, Karbala, Najaf, and Basra to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…

Najaf and Karbala in Mourning: Commemorating Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad ——————————————- The Shia world observes a solemn period of mourning as Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth Imam of the Twelver Shia, is commemorated on his…

Mass Processions Mark Commemoration of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad’s Martyrdom in Kadhimayn —————————– The city of Kadhimayn is witnessing large-scale mourning processions in honor of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him). The processions are a part…

Sayyida Zaynab (Peace Be Upon Her) Courtyard Expected to Open in Karbala by Fall 2026 ———————– The project to build the Sayyida Zaynab (Peace Be Upon Her) Courtyard in the holy city of Karbala is entering its final stages, with…

Sacred Domes of Kadhimayn Shrine Ritually Cleaned in Preparation for Martyrdom Anniversary of Ibn al-Ridha (Peace Be Upon Him) —————————————— On the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (peace be upon him), a spiritual ceremony was held…

Al-Abbas Shrine to Fund Restoration of Shrine of Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kadhim in Dezful —————————————— The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas Shrine, Mr. Isa Al-Kharasan, announced that the holy shrine would cover the costs of restoring the golden decoration of the…