Holy Shrines

Seminaries Provide Religious Services for Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————————- The Mahqiq Karaki seminary and the Allameh Ibn Fahd al-Hilli seminary have both launched promotional and service activities in Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Shia Waves Persian reported. These initiatives aim to…

Iraqi Artists Depict Imam Hussein’s Legacy Through Visual Arts …………….. The art of painting and sculpture has long played a central role in portraying the tragedy of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), using visual symbolism to reflect values such…

Over 14,000 Mourning Processions Participate in Arbaeen Commemorations in Holy Karbala ……………. Mourning processions have commenced their program to mark the Arbaeen pilgrimage at the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The…

Karbala Health Authority Launches Digital System to Track Medical Cases During Arbaeen …………….. The Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has introduced a new electronic system to record and monitor medical cases during this year’s…

Creative Offerings at Arbaeen Moukebs on the Road to Karbala ————————- Shia Waves reports on the innovative services offered by “moukebs” (tents providing services to pilgrims) along the route to Karbala during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. While traditionally providing food, drink,…

Bahraini Pilgrims Visit Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Office in Najaf ———————— A group of Bahraini pilgrims visited the public relations office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq Husseini Shirazi in Najaf, Shia Waves Persian reported. The pilgrims were in the city to…

Grand Ayatullah Sistani Issues Guidance to Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————— Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani has urged Arbaeen pilgrims to prioritize timely prayer, sincere devotion, and modest behavior during their pilgrimage, Iqna.ir reported. Highlighting these as essential for spiritual acceptance and reward,…

Imam Hussein Media Group Welcomes Arbaeen Pilgrims in Holy Karbala ………………… The Imam Hussein Media Group has hosted delegations of Arbaeen pilgrims at its Hussainiya located near the Bab al-Qibla gate of Imam Hussein’s shrine in Holy Karbala, Iraq. According…

Pilgrims Journey to Karbala Along Historic “Scholars’ Road” During Arbaeen …………….. Hunderds of thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims continue their march on foot toward Karbala via the historic “Scholars’ Road,” a route that links the city of Kufa in Najaf to…

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Distributes 1.5 Million Cups of Water to Arbaeen Pilgrims …………….. The Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala has launched a large-scale water distribution initiative for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam…