Holy Shrines
More than 900 service units expected to register for Imam al-Mehdi’s birth anniversary
May 9, 2017
More than 900 service units expected to register for Imam al-Mehdi’s birth anniversary
The Department of Husseini Rituals of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced that more than 300 groups have been registered to offer free services to the pilgrims coming on the anniversary of the blessed birth of the Awaited Imam…
Piece of hair of Prophet Mohammed displayed at Imam Hussein Museum
May 4, 2017
Piece of hair of Prophet Mohammed displayed at Imam Hussein Museum
The Museum of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine displayed a piece of hair, believed to belong to the Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him and his progeny, on the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him …
35 countries participate in 13th Rabieul Shahada International Cultural Festival
May 3, 2017
35 countries participate in 13th Rabieul Shahada International Cultural Festival
High-level delegations from 35 countries have attended the beginning of the 13th Rabieul Shahada or Martyrdom Spring International Cultural Festival, held by the Imam Hussein and the al-Abbas Holy Shrines on the anniversary of the blessed births of Imam Hussein…
Birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad celebrated worldwide
May 3, 2017
Birth anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Ali al-Sajjad, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses,…
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
May 1, 2017
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that the holy shrines have a vital role in combating the extreme thought from which the Islamic nation is suffering. The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that…
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
May 1, 2017
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
Engineers and technicians of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine have begun preparing for the replacement of the holy grille of the martyrs; those who were martyred with Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Them) in the al-Taff battle. Engineers and…
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
May 1, 2017
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the…
Pilgrim gives gift to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
April 27, 2017
Pilgrim gives gift to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
A priceless gift has been given to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine; a copy of the Noble Quran handwritten by the Iranian artist Ali Esgher Musewyan. A priceless gift has been given to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine;…
Funeral of 108 martyrs held in Sayeda Zeinab Holy Shrine
April 26, 2017
Funeral of 108 martyrs held in Sayeda Zeinab Holy Shrine
Shia Muslims of Foua and Keferya announced the completion of preparations to transfer of the bodies of the martyrs, who were killed in the terrorist bombing that hit their buses in the Rashidin neighborhood, a militant-held area. Shia Muslims…
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas open Karbala International Book Fair
April 26, 2017
Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas open Karbala International Book Fair
The area between the holy shrines, or Bein al-Haramein, witnessed opening Karbala International Book Fair as a part of the activities of the Thirteenth Rabi’ul Shahada International Cultural Festival. The area between the holy shrines, or Bein al-Haramein, witnessed…