Culture & Arts
Design completion of largest public library in Karbala
September 2, 2014
Design completion of largest public library in Karbala
The Strategic Project Department of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has finished the design of a new public library meant to be the largest one in Karbala holy city. The library, which will be located in El-Muwadhefeen district, covers 2400…
Exhibition on 99 Names of Allah Opened in Kazan
September 1, 2014
Exhibition on 99 Names of Allah Opened in Kazan
An exhibition of “99 Names of the Almighty God” opened at the Kazan Kremlin in Tatarstan. It features works of classical Islamic art of IX-XIX centuries. The exhibition presents 99 world masterpieces in accordance to the number of the…
Imam Reza (AS) Int’l Festival Planned in Kabul
September 1, 2014
Imam Reza (AS) Int’l Festival Planned in Kabul
The capital city of Afghanistan will host Imam Redha, peace be upon him, International Festival for a week during the ten-day Karamat occasion. According to reports, the festival will begin on August 31 at Al-Zahra, peace be upon herm…
Al-Abbas holy shrine maintains ancient Karbalae house as museum
July 26, 2014
Al-Abbas holy shrine maintains ancient Karbalae house as museum
Al-Abbas holy shrine maintains ancient Karbalae house to be a museum showcasing Karbalae antiques Al-Abbas holy shrine has maintained an ancient Karbalae house to be a museum showcasing Karbalae antiques. The head of Museum Department of al-Abbas holy shrine…
Islamabad to Host Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy from Friday
July 25, 2014
Islamabad to Host Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy from Friday
Islamabad to Host Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy from Friday An exhibition of Islamic calligraphy will be held under the aegis of Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk & Traditional Heritage) from Friday at the National Heritage Museum. The diplomats,…