Holy Shrines

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…

23rd of Dhu al-Qi’dah Marks Special Day for Ziyarah of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him) ————————————————————- The 23rd of Dhu al-Qi’dah is recognized as a special day for Ziyarah of Imam Ali al-Ridha (peace be upon him). On…

“Risālat al-Ḥuqūq” by Imam Zayn al-‘Ābidīn (Peace be upon him) Translated into English ———————————- The Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated with the Holy Al-Husseini Shrine (peace be upon him), has announced the release of an English translation of…