Holy Shrines
Thousands unite in Karbala to perform Eid prayer
June 5, 2019
Thousands unite in Karbala to perform Eid prayer
The holy month of Ramadan has ended and Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid al-Fitr and are performing the special prayer associated with it. The holy month of Ramadan has ended and Muslims around the world are…
Few days to open Elhujjeh basement inside Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
June 3, 2019
Few days to open Elhujjeh basement inside Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
The Department of Maintenance of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine stated, Saturday, that covering the ceilings and walls of Elhujjeh basement, which is 1300m2, with pieces of mirror is nearing completion. The Department of Maintenance of the Imam Hussain…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine commemorates the centennial of the martyrdom of Imam Ali
June 2, 2019
Imam Ali Holy Shrine commemorates the centennial of the martyrdom of Imam Ali
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali held a commemoration ceremony for the centennial anniversary (14th century) of the martyrdom of the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib, peace be upon him. The Holy Shrine of…
Maintaining and re-gilding the upper part of Imam al-Kadhem and Imam al-Jawad’s Holy Grille
June 1, 2019
Maintaining and re-gilding the upper part of Imam al-Kadhem and Imam al-Jawad’s Holy Grille
The technical and engineering staff working in al-Saqqa factory for the manufacture of grilles and doors of shrines of the al-Abbas Holy Shrine began the first phase of the maintenance and The technical and engineering staff working in al-Saqqa…
Canadian professors impressed by Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
June 1, 2019
Canadian professors impressed by Library of Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A delegation of professors from Canada visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in the holy city of Najaf. A delegation of professors from Canada visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in the holy city of Najaf. …
Thousands mark “Al-Askariyain Victory Day” on last Friday of Ramadan in Samarra
June 1, 2019
Thousands mark “Al-Askariyain Victory Day” on last Friday of Ramadan in Samarra
Al-Wal’a Wa al-Fida procession launched the annual trip to the holy city of Samara on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, known as “Al-Askariyain Victory Day”. Al-Wal’a Wa al-Fida procession launched the annual trip to…
Oldest manuscript of Nahj al-Balagha unveiled at Imam Redha Museum
May 29, 2019
Oldest manuscript of Nahj al-Balagha unveiled at Imam Redha Museum
The oldest manuscript of Nahj al- Balagha contained in the treasure of manuscripts of the Organization of Libraries, Museums and Documents of Imam Redha Holy Shrine was unveiled The oldest manuscript of Nahj al- Balagha contained in the treasure…
Preparations for “The Askariyain Victory Day” on the last Friday of Ramadan
May 29, 2019
Preparations for “The Askariyain Victory Day” on the last Friday of Ramadan
The Al-Wala’ wa al-Fida’ wa al-Fateh Procession announced the start of preparations for the annual trip to Samarra to support the two holy Imams on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. The Al-Wala’ wa al-Fida’…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosts a delegation of Christians to visit an old church in western Karbala
May 27, 2019
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosts a delegation of Christians to visit an old church in western Karbala
Many of landmarks remain evidences of the religious and cultural depth of the city of Karbala, including the Church of al-Qaseer, which – according to studies – dates back to the fifth century AD. Many of landmarks remain…
Najaf Province announces the number of mourners in the martyrdom of Imam Ali
May 27, 2019
Najaf Province announces the number of mourners in the martyrdom of Imam Ali
Najaf province announced on Monday the number of mourners that participated in the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, noting the entry of 30 thousand foreigners to the province. Najaf province announced on…