Holy Shrines

Yesterday evening, after the Maghrib prayers, ceremonies were held to replace banners of the domes of the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them), from red to black, marking the beginning of the…

The Security Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the completion of all preparations for the ceremonies of replacing the banner atop the dome of the shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The head of the department,…

The Engineering Projects Department at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has begun implementing the final touches of Imam al-Jawad Basement ahead of its opening. The new 1000-square-meter basement is located on the north side of the Holy Shrine and is dedicated to…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf gave a special recognition to Imam Hussein Media Group after their efforts in covering the Ghadir Event commemorations. Imam Hussein Media Group produced special live programs on al-Ghadir in five languages: Persian, Arabic, English,…

The International Quranic Center of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and through its staff in Indonesia organized a Quran ceremony to honor its distinguished students of the Holy Quran memorizers. The center’s head Dr. Abdullah Bek said: “We held this Quranic…

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the start of its special preparations to receive the sacred month of Muharram and cover the Holy Shrine in black. The Maintenance Department of the holy shrine stated, “The technical staff in the Embriodery…

A photographer of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has won first place in the seventh international photography contest (35AWARDS), which is held Russia. Photographer Samer Al-Husseini told the International Media Center, “I won first place through my participation in the seventh international…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced the success of its service and security plan on Eid al-Ghadir, by receiving more than 3.5 million pilgrims. The head of the Holy Shrine’s Media Department, Mortada al-Hamami, said that the Holy Shrine mobilized the…

Employees of Imam Ali Holy Shrine flew in the sky of the holy city of Najaf, using helicopters belonging to the Iraqi army, to strew natural roses over the holy shrine in celebration of the blessed Eid al-Ghadir. This initiative…

An atmosphere of joy and adornment surrounded the purified shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him, and the surrounding streets in memory of the Greatest Eid of Allah. These manifestations varied, and included installing light signs in the…