Holy Shrines
Rare manuscripts displayed for the first time in Holy Karbala
March 8, 2017
Rare manuscripts displayed for the first time in Holy Karbala
Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation displayed manuscripts that date back to hundreds of years. Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation displayed manuscripts that date back to hundreds of years. The display was during a visit made by an…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
March 2, 2017
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima, peace be upon her, according to the third narration. Holy shrines…
New holy grille to be installed soon at al-Askariyain Holy Shrine
March 2, 2017
New holy grille to be installed soon at al-Askariyain Holy Shrine
The holy shrine manufacturing committee in Iran said that the new holy grille of al-Askariyain, peace be upon them, was accomplished and is now being transported to Samarra. The holy shrine manufacturing committee in Iran said that the new…
First airplane will land in Karbala International Airport in 2018
February 27, 2017
First airplane will land in Karbala International Airport in 2018
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that Karbala International Airport will receive the first airplane in 2018. Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that Karbala International Airport will receive the first airplane in 2018. The announcement was made in a…
UNICEF: Pleased to see Imam Hussein Holy Shrine protecting children
February 26, 2017
UNICEF: Pleased to see Imam Hussein Holy Shrine protecting children
Within a visit to Iraq to study the child’s situation, a delegation from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund “UNICEF” visited the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine where reports on the children who left school, and the children who were…
Underground walkway to facilitate Karbala pilgrims’ traffic achieved
February 23, 2017
Underground walkway to facilitate Karbala pilgrims’ traffic achieved
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced achieving advanced stages of building an underground walkway in front of the holy shrine’s main gate. Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced achieving advanced stages of building an underground walkway in front of the holy…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine set to kick off Najaf International Book Fair
February 19, 2017
Imam Ali Holy Shrine set to kick off Najaf International Book Fair
The General Secretariat of Imam Ali Holy Shrine is set to kick off the ninth Najaf International Book Fair. The General Secretariat of Imam Ali Holy Shrine is set to kick off the ninth Najaf International Book Fair. …
Rare Kufic Quran manuscript found in Karbala, Iraq
February 16, 2017
Rare Kufic Quran manuscript found in Karbala, Iraq
A Quran manuscript written in Kufic script has been discovered by a research center in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. A Quran manuscript written in Kufic script has been discovered by a research center in the holy…
The world dresses in black over Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
February 12, 2017
The world dresses in black over Lady Fatima’s martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic centers all over the world are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria and Iran in…
Iraqi women Quran memorizers gather in Karbala
February 6, 2017
Iraqi women Quran memorizers gather in Karbala
Over 250 female Quran memorizers from various provinces across Iraq participated in the first National Quran Memorization Forum organized in collaboration with Basa’er Quran Foundation in Dar al-Quran Center of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. Over 250 female Quran…