Holy Shrines

The followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq and the Islamic world, are commemorating the International Day of al-Baqi on the eighth of Shawwal, which marks the painful tragedy of the demolition of the Baqi graves in…

Ahlulbayt lovers commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him, at his holy shrine in the holy city of Najaf and Kufa.The holy city was filled with black banners expressing the magnitude of this…

The Parliamentary Committee for Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced the launch of projects to rebuild the city of Samarra, the capital of Islamic civilization, within the next few days.The head of the committee, Sami’a al-Ghalab, said in a statement issued…

Nearly 1.5 million people visited the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the first 10 days of Ramadan, the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said.The worshippers and Umrah performers were subject to strict precautionary measures, including…

Ahlulbayt lovers in various countries of the world are extending their condolences to the Noble Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny, the religious authorities and the entire Islamic nation, on the demise anniversary of Lady Khadija, peace…

During the holy month of Ramadan, the Imam Redha Holy Shrine distributes iftar meals among the beloved pilgrims.The Holy Shrine’s Deputy Office for Pilgrim Services stated that considering the presence of pilgrims at the time of the evening prayer call…

Ahlulbayt lovers have gifted over 826 thousand books to Imam Redha Holy Shrine Library, according to Isa Akhtari Tousi, head of book services at the holy shrine’s Libraries, Museums and Documents Organization.Tousi said, “The Library of Imam Redha Holy Shrine…

In coordination with the International Media Center, a delegation consisting of 16 Turkish senior Sunni scholars visited Imam Hussain Holy Shrine with the aim of rapprochement between sects, rejecting sectarianism, and examining the heritage and intellectual landmarks of the Ahlulbayt,…

The Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Paula Elizabeth Kanley, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, expressing her admiration and respect for the holy shrine.Head of the Public Relations Department, Ali al-Ameri, gave a brief explanation of…

Concurrent with auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Imam Redha Holy Shrine has unveiled a copy of hand-written Quran attributed to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.This holy copy of Quran, in Kufic style of writing,…