Holy Shrines

The Engineering Department at Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has begun the infrastructure project, which will provide new pathways for services and systems in a modern and contemporary way, serving this blessed place. The first stage of the project started after architectural…

In an atmosphere of devotion and spirituality, the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, observed the blessed third Laylat al-Qadr in the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, in…

According to statistics released by Imam Ali Holy Shrine, more than 4 million visitors from inside and outside Iraq have commemorated the painful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf; amidst exceptional efforts…

Millions of people have flocked to the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf to commemorate his painful martyrdom and to revive the blessed Laylat al-Qadr. In a spiritual and religious atmosphere, the mourners expressed…

Father Sunmar Ganem Telkeif, advisor and ambassador of the Vatican to the Arab Mashriq—countries on the eastern part of the Arab world—visited the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf,…

By 2030, the holy city of Karbala is expected to receive more than “50 million” pilgrims during the Holy Arbaeen, according to a study conducted by Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development. According to the study, the numbers of…

Security officials in Holy Najaf have confirmed the preparation of a comprehensive and extensive security plan to secure the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The holy city of Najaf witnessed a large influx of…

The Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has installed steel wall partitions inside the holy shrine to organize and facilitate the movement of the hounorable pilgrims. Engineer Nadia Fuad Al-Asim, Director of the Engineering Department, noted that the new partitions are characterized by…

The Imam Ali Holy Shrine yesterday, Wednesday, raised the black banner of sorrow over the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, on the occasion of his painful martyrdom anniversary. The Secretary-General of the Holy…

Residents of Holy Najaf and a number of Iraqi activists called on the concerned authorities to preserve the city’s heritage and historical identity. These demands come as the old city and the area around Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine are witnessing…