Holy Shrines

Karbala Witnesses Massive Influx of Pilgrims for Arbaeen Commemoration of Imam Hussein ————————————- The holy city of Karbala is witnessing an unprecedented arrival of pilgrims from across Iraq and around the world as millions gather to commemorate the Arbaeen of…

More Than 1,000 Volunteers Participate in First Aid and Guidance Plan for Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————— The Social Development and Youth Rehabilitation Department at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein has launched its service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage through the…

Imam Hussein Shrine Expands Surveillance Network with More Than 2,500 Cameras Ahead of Arba’een ————————————- The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has completed technical and engineering upgrades to its electronic surveillance and video monitoring systems as…

Quranic Complex Launches “Prince of Reciters” Procession to Serve Arba’een Pilgrims —————————————— The Scientific Complex for the Holy Quran at the Holy al-Abbas Shrine has launched the national “Prince of Reciters” procession to serve visitors participating in the Arba’een pilgrimage…

Samarra Welcomes Large Crowds of Arba’een Pilgrims Heading Toward Karbala ——————————————- The holy city of Samarra has welcomed large numbers of pilgrims traveling toward Karbala to commemorate Arba’een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), with visitors stopping at the…

Pilgrims Walk Through Rural Routes from Diwaniyah to Najaf on Their Way to Karbala for Arba’een ——————————— Thousands of pilgrims continue their journey on foot toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Deaf and Mute Community in Najaf Serves Arbaeen Mourners Through Sign Language ————————– Members of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community in Najaf al-Ashraf are taking part in the service of Imam Hussein’s mourning rituals through a dedicated volunteer procession, demonstrating…

Shade Structure Project Around Imam Hussein Shrine Completed Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————- The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Administration has completed the construction of shade structures around the shrine’s courtyard as part of efforts to improve conditions for Arbaeen pilgrims…

Arbaeen Pilgrims Continue Their Journey Toward Karbala as Service, Cultural and Qur’anic Initiatives Expand Along Pilgrimage Routes ———————————— Pilgrims crossing Muthanna province have continued their march toward Diwaniyah, passing through the city of Al-Rumaitha after covering around 36 kilometers before…

Study Highlights Arbaeen Pilgrimage as Global Model of Community Management in Thought of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi ———————————– A research study has highlighted the administrative and organizational dimensions of the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), describing it…