Holy Shrines

The Governor of the Holy City of Karbala, Nasif Jasim Al-Khattabi, has announced that more than 80 million visitors arrive in the province annually, with a significant increase in visits on Fridays. During a televised interview followed by Shia Waves…

As part of promoting solidarity and brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan, the people of Holy Najaf, Iraq, every year organize the largest iftar banquet that extends along the roads leading to the shrine of Imam Ali, peace be…

The Quran House at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced today, Tuesday, the start of the Ramadan Quranic recitation sessions, where the first part of the Holy Quran was recited in all branches of the House across Iraq. Karar Al-Shammari, an official…

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, around the world have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon them. Sayyeda Ruqayyah, peace be upon her, whose birth is marked on Sha’ban…

The Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Pise, expressed his delight at the honor of visiting the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Karbala. According to the Indian…

Millions of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated in Holy Karbala the mid-Sha’ban night, which marks the blessed birth of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. The holy city witnessed a large influx…

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has established service centres on several entrances leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in order to provide various services to pilgrims during the blessed mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. Mr.…

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that 11 trains, more than 300 buses, and thousands of vehicles will be used to transport visitors during the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. The Ministry mobilized on Saturday its vehicles and staff in preparation for the…

The Department of Rituals and Processions at the Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, has announced the participation of 750 Husseini Mawakib in reviving the Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage. The head of the Department of…

The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…