Holy Shrines

 Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit on one’s back, on the Eighth of Muharram.   Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel…

The holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, have made the required preparations to receive the self-flagellation Husseini processions on the Tenth of Muharram.   The holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother…

 The general secretariats of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, have announced their readiness to receive the commemorating rituals of Imam Hussein, on his martyrdom anniversary, Ashura.      The general secretariats of Imam Hussein and…

The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation have visited the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in their first ever visit to Iraq’s holy shrines.     The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation…

The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October 26 in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq.     The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October…

 As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners are flocking towards the holy city of Karbala.     As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners…

Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala.     Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. According to the Husseini Processions and Rituals Department, over 170 Husseini gatherings or processions from various parts of…

In cooperation with the Preaching Division of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, AmeerulMumineen Center for Translation has completedtranslating and printing of the booklet, “The Pilgrim’s Reminder ” into three languages: Urdu, Persian, and English.     In cooperation with the…

Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that the dome gilding project of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has reached advanced stages.       Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced…

Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city…