Holy Shrines

Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, started decorating the shrine in preparation for celebrating Eid al-Ghadeer.   Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, started decorating the shrine in preparation for celebrating Eid al-Ghadeer. As part of the decorations,…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced its readiness to receive pilgrims reviving Eid al-Ghadeer this Tuesday.   Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced its readiness to receive pilgrims reviving Eid al-Ghadeer this Tuesday.   An official said in a statement that the Holy Shrine…

The Secretariat-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has confirmed that work is underway on building the al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard. The Secretariat-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has confirmed that work is underway on building the al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard.…

The Maintenance Department in the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain announced the opening date of the holy inner dome of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to be The Maintenance Department in the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain announced the…

It is the tenth of Dhul Hajjah and today marks Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. Muslims around the world exchange gifts and visits and perform the special prayer of Eid. It is the tenth of Dhul Hajjah and…

Thousands of pilgrims from Iraq and abroad are performing the special pilgrimage and rituals for Arafah Day in the holy city of Karbala.  Thousands of pilgrims from Iraq and abroad are performing the special pilgrimage and rituals for Arafah Day…

The ceremony of changing the Kaaba’s Kiswa began after the dawn prayer on Saturday, as usual by the General Presidency of the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque on the day of Arafah each year. The ceremony of changing the…

The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq, announced the completion of the new grille of al-Qasim bin Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, in the province of Babylon.   The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq,…

More than 1,000 Shia pilgrims from the Republic of Azerbaijan have arrived in the holy city of Mashhad, making it one of the largest convoys to reach the city from another country. More than 1,000 Shia pilgrims from the Republic…

About 9,000 copies of the Holy Quran are being pulled out of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, every day for errors in the text or incomplete pages, according to Khaled Al-Harithy, director of    About 9,000 copies of…