Holy Shrines
Iraq: Turkish ambassador to Iraq visits holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
November 12, 2023
Iraq: Turkish ambassador to Iraq visits holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
The Turkish ambassador to Iraq Ali Ridhda Gunawi has visited the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Holy Karbala. The ambassador and his accompanying delegation toured the holy shrine and performed the Ziyarah of Imam Hussein,…
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
November 5, 2023
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
The Department of the Husseini Holy Camp, affiliated to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that the construction project is continuing with advanced completion rates in roofing the outer courtyard of the holy site. He explained that “this project…
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
November 5, 2023
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
According to Egyptian media outlets, Egyptians and Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have begun special ceremonies to commemorate the arrival of the head of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to its blessed location in his mosque…
Reconstruction of shrine of Holy Prophet’s companion ‘Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art’ begins in Baghdad
November 2, 2023
Reconstruction of shrine of Holy Prophet’s companion ‘Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art’ begins in Baghdad
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines in Iraq announced on Wednesday that it laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction and expansion project of the shrine of the martyred companion Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art, may Allah be pleased…
Restoration of Imam Ali Holy Shrine’s oldest window
October 29, 2023
Restoration of Imam Ali Holy Shrine’s oldest window
Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced the start of maintenance and restoration work on the oldest window for the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful—Imam Ali—peace be upon him. The metal frame will be displayed at Imam Ali Holy…
Al-Aqeela Courtyard project sees remarkable development in construction works
October 24, 2023
Al-Aqeela Courtyard project sees remarkable development in construction works
The construction project of Al-Aqeela Courtyard in the holy city of Karbala, is witnessing a remarkable development in its works, which have reached the stages of cladding the walls with marble and Karbala tiles. Shia Waves Agency has monitored the…
Sacred shrines of Ahl al-Bayt dressed in black to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra
October 24, 2023
Sacred shrines of Ahl al-Bayt dressed in black to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra
The 8th of Rabi’ul-Thani, according to some narrations, marks the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, 40 days after the martyrdom of the Messenger of God, peace be upon him and his pure family. On this…
Shia Muslims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
October 22, 2023
Shia Muslims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf has been covered in black in commemoration of the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, according to the forty-day narration. Shia Waves…
Iraq: Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary Sayyid Ibrahim in Holy Kufa
October 15, 2023
Iraq: Shia Muslims commemorate martyrdom anniversary Sayyid Ibrahim in Holy Kufa
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom of Sayyid Ibrahim al-Ghamar, grandson of Imam Hassan and Imam Hussein, peace be upon them, at his holy shrine in the holy city of Kufa in…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine organizes Arabic calligraphy workshop in Cairo-based Al-Azhar University
October 15, 2023
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine organizes Arabic calligraphy workshop in Cairo-based Al-Azhar University
The Scientific Assembly of the Noble Qur’an from Al-Abbas Holy Shrine held a specialized Arabic calligraphy workshop at the Al-Azhar University in Cairo. Mohammad Falah Kaate’a, a calligrapher and illustrator of the Scientific Assembly said: “We received an invitation from…