Holy Shrines

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…

Rare 12th Century Manuscript of Quran on Display at Hira Quran Museum in Mecca ——————————- A rare 12th-century manuscript of the Quran is now on display at the Hira Quran Museum, located in the cultural district of Hira in Mecca.…

Joyous Celebrations Mark the Birth of Imam Ali al-Ridha (Peace Be Upon Him) Across Sacred Shrines —————————————— On the occasion of the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Ridha (Peace Be Upon Him), the sacred shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt…

Makkah Museum showcases rare 17th, 19th-century Qur’an manuscripts as part of expanding heritage exhibition —————————————— The Holy Qur’an Museum in Makkah’s Hira Cultural District is currently displaying rare historical manuscripts and large-scale artistic reproductions of the Qur’an, highlighting the evolution…

Iraq’s Holy Shrines Mark Anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq’s Martyrdom with Mourning Ceremonies ——————————————— Holy shrines across Najaf, Karbala, Baghdad (Kadhimiya), and Samarra have been draped in black to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace…