Holy Shrines

Analytical Study: Arbaeen Pilgrimage Has Become a Civilizational Phenomenon Beyond Religious Ritual ————————————- A new analytical study titled “Arbaeen Pilgrimage: Symbol and Society” has examined the deep sociological and spiritual dimensions of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, describing it as more than…

Istanbul Hosts Husseini Mourning Gatherings to Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (peace be upon him) —————————————- Followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and members of the Iraqi community in Istanbul, Türkiye, have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine Upgrades Electronic Display System Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage ———————————– The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has begun a comprehensive maintenance and modernization plan for its electronic display system in preparation for welcoming millions of pilgrims during the…

Karbala Reviews Security, Service and Organizational Plans Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage ——————————– Karbala authorities have reviewed preparations and operational plans for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), as the number of visitors arriving in the holy…

Despite Extreme Heat, Arbaeen Pilgrims Continue Walking in Scorching Sun Toward Holy Karbala ———————————– Large crowds of Arbaeen pilgrims continue their journey on foot toward the holy city of Karbala, enduring high temperatures and intense sunlight as they travel long…

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Registers More Than 13,500 Husseini Processions from Iraq and Around World ———————————————– The Department of Husseini Organizations and Processions at the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine stated that more than 13,500 processions have so far been officially…

Sinjar Residents Set Out on Foot Toward Karbala to Mark Arbaeen ————————————————- Groups of residents from Sinjar District in Nineveh Province have embarked on a walking journey toward the holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of…

Imam Hussein’s Hospitality Division Mobilizes Teams to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims at Border Crossings ——————————————————— The Imam Hussein Hospitality Division, affiliated with the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has begun implementing a service plan at several border crossings in Basra and Maysan…

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine Launches Comprehensive Service and Digital Plan for Arbaeen Pilgrims ————————————————————— The Alawi Holy Shrine has announced a comprehensive service, religious, and technological plan to receive pilgrims attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him),…

Renewed Calls to Rebuild Jannat al-Baqi Coincide with Anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba’s Martyrdom ———————————— Followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), activists and some human rights groups have renewed calls for the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina,…