Holy Shrines

Turkish newspaper remembers blind scholar who traveled on food from Istanbul to Karbala and Najaf

Turkish newspaper remembers blind scholar who traveled on food from Istanbul to Karbala and Najaf

The semi-official Turkish newspaper, Hurriyet, recalled one of the clerics in Turkey who spent his life and scientific journey in the path of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them. In an editorial, the newspaper said, “Among the most prominent things known…
New mirror work decorates the interior of the sanctuary of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

New mirror work decorates the interior of the sanctuary of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

The Maintenance Department at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine decorated the interior of the holy sanctuary with mirror work. The head of the Mirrors Unit in the Department, Mr. Hassan Saeed said, “After removing the damaged mirrors and repairing the walls,…
Head of Pakistani Senate visits holy shrines in Najaf and Karbala

Head of Pakistani Senate visits holy shrines in Najaf and Karbala

The official Islamabad Post newspaper reported that a high-profile delegation arrived yesterday, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to the holy shrines in the cities of Najaf and Karbala to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood with the clergy in Iraq. The newspaper…
New chandeliers decorate the ceiling of the Basement of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

New chandeliers decorate the ceiling of the Basement of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has begun installing chandeliers inside the Basement of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) below the courtyard of the Holy Shrine. The official in charge of the Maintenance Unit, Ali Mejhool Muhammad, said that 32 new…
A delegation of German Muslims visits Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine in the holy city of Samarra

A delegation of German Muslims visits Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine in the holy city of Samarra

A delegation of German Muslims visited the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine to get acquainted with the most prominent religious and cultural monuments and the history of the holy city of Samarra. The delegation visited the Holy Shrine, and then listened to…
Over 10 thousand Mus’hafs in Courtyard of al-Abbas Holy Shrine, official says

Over 10 thousand Mus’hafs in Courtyard of al-Abbas Holy Shrine, official says

The Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced that it has almost ten thousand Mus’hafs in the holy courtyard, internal and external basements of the holy shrine, the assistant head of the Department, Sheikh Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi…
A delegation of German youth visit Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

A delegation of German youth visit Al-Abbas Holy Shrine

A German delegation from the Hussainiyah of Al-Zahra (peace be upon her) in the German city of Nuremberg had the honor of visiting the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, and was briefed on the most prominent cultural and intellectual projects in it.…
Ten new secondary gates installed at the main entrances of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine

Ten new secondary gates installed at the main entrances of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine

The Maintenance Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the start of manufacturing secondary gates made of high-quality stainless steel, to be installed at the main entrances to organize the entry of pilgrims to the Holy Shrine. An official in…
Swords from different historical periods displayed at Al-Kafeel Museum

Swords from different historical periods displayed at Al-Kafeel Museum

The Al-Kafeel Museum of Treasures and Manuscripts includes many items gifted to the Holy Shrine of Aba Al-Fadhl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him), including swords that belong to different historical eras. Museum curator, Sadiq Lazim, said, “We learned about the…
Delegation of German Shia Converts visit Al-Askariyian Holy Shrine in Samarra

Delegation of German Shia Converts visit Al-Askariyian Holy Shrine in Samarra

Around 15 German Shia converts visited the Askariyan Holy Shrine in the holy city of Samarra, expressing their happiness for being honored with this blessed visit. The General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine, in a statement received by Shia Waves…
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