Holy Shrines

Holy Karbala Hosts Third International Arbaeen Photography Forum ………………. The holy shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in Holy Karbala inaugurated the third International Forum of the World Arbaeen Union, bringing together photographers from Iraq and several Arab…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Remarks on Prayer in Holy Karbala During Daily Scholarly Session ——————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, during a recent daily scholarly meeting, answered questions regarding prayers in holy sites. He addressed the issue of performing a…

Millions Converge on Holy Karbala for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ……………… Millions of Shia Muslims from Iraq and around the world marked the Arbaeen pilgrimage, commemorating 40 days since the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The annual event, regarded…

Holy Najaf Welcomes 17 Million Pilgrims During Arbaeen ………………. The holy city of Najaf received nearly 17 million pilgrims during this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to Governor Youssef Kanawi. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, he said surveillance cameras…

Holy Karbala Launches Major Cleanup Campaign After Arbaeen ………………. The municipality of Holy Karbala has launched a large-scale campaign to clean and restore the city following the Arbaeen pilgrimage, as part of the “Cleanliness Week” initiative introduced by Governor Nassif…

Over 21 Million Pilgrims Attend 2025 Arbaeen in Iraq ——————————– More than 21 million pilgrims attended the 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, according to authorities at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine. The commemoration, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, marks…

Non-Muslims Amazed by Arbaeen Pilgrimage ———————— According to the Shia Waves news agency, non-Muslim visitors to the Arbaeen pilgrimage have been amazed by the kindness, empathy, and remarkable organization of the pilgrims. The event is not limited to Shiites and…

Al-Baqiyyat Allah Foundation Launches Cleanup Campaign in Karbala ———————— The Al-Baqiyyat Allah (may Allah Hasten his reappearance) Foundation, affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Baghdad, has initiated its annual campaign to clean and organize the streets of…

Over 1 Million Medical Services Provided to Arbaeen Pilgrims in Najaf ————————— The Najaf Health Department has announced that more than one million medical services have been provided to both Iraqi and foreign pilgrims since the start of the Arbaeen…

Imam of Holy Shrine of Sayyida Zainab Warns of Attacks on Shias ——————————- Sheikh Adham Khatib, the Imam of the holy shrine of Sayyida Zainab (peace be upon her), has issued a warning regarding armed assaults, extortion, and the confiscation…