Holy Shrines
Imam Hussein Shrine announces advancement in expansion project of gates
March 12, 2019
Imam Hussein Shrine announces advancement in expansion project of gates
The Department of Engineering of the Imam Hussein Shrine stated that Elqibleh Gate expansion work, the last stage of the expansion project of the gates of the Imam Hussein Shrine, has made significant progress. The Department of Engineering of…
International Children’s Theater Festival kicks-off in Karbala
March 11, 2019
International Children’s Theater Festival kicks-off in Karbala
The Fifth International Young Husseini Children’s Theater Festival organized by the Department of Childhood Care and Development at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine kicked off in Karbala, Iraq. The Fifth International Young Husseini Children’s Theater Festival organized by the Department…
Hundreds of thousands in Samara to mark Imam al-Hadi martyrdom
March 11, 2019
Hundreds of thousands in Samara to mark Imam al-Hadi martyrdom
Millions of pilgrims from across Iraq and the world, have participated in the revival of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. Millions of pilgrims from across Iraq and the world, have participated in the…
Samarra ready to host pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of 10th Imam
March 10, 2019
Samarra ready to host pilgrims on martyrdom anniversary of 10th Imam
Al-Askari holy shrine completes its latest security preparations for Imam al-Hadi martyrdom anniversary. Al-Askari holy shrine completes its latest security preparations for Imam al-Hadi martyrdom anniversary. The Security Department of the General Secretariat of the Holy Askari Shrine has…
Quranic festival held in Iraq
March 10, 2019
Quranic festival held in Iraq
The 6th edition of “Sa’eed bin Jubair” international Quranic festival was held in Wasit province of Iraq with the participation of representatives from 16 Arab and Islamic countries. The 6th edition of “Sa’eed bin Jubair” international Quranic festival was…
Clerics of different religions meet in Kerbela and send message to three presidencies
March 9, 2019
Clerics of different religions meet in Kerbela and send message to three presidencies
The Imam Hussein Shrine has welcomed a number of clerics and representatives of different religions in Iraq who attended the Fourth Cultural Assembly for Clerics and Representatives of all Religions in Iraq on March 7, 2019. The Imam Hussein…
Korean Ambassador to Iraq: Proud to work with Imam Hussein Shrine to serve Karbala and its pilgrims
March 7, 2019
Korean Ambassador to Iraq: Proud to work with Imam Hussein Shrine to serve Karbala and its pilgrims
The Korean ambassador to Iraq, Chung Keong Oak, stated that Korean companies will participate in implementing service projects in the holy city of Karbala. The Korean ambassador to Iraq, Chung Keong Oak, stated that Korean companies will participate in…
Scientific symposium on the Islamic Hijab organized by Imam Ali Holy Shrine
March 7, 2019
Scientific symposium on the Islamic Hijab organized by Imam Ali Holy Shrine
Entitled ‘Women’s Modesty is their Hijab’; the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in cooperation with the Islamic University in Najaf held a scientific symposium on the Islamic hijab and the dialectic of contemporary ideas. Entitled ‘Women’s Modesty is…
Over 35 countries including Japan to attend international conference in Karbala
March 6, 2019
Over 35 countries including Japan to attend international conference in Karbala
The preparatory committee of the Spring of Martyrdom 15th International Cultural Conference has announced that the conference will begin on the 3rd of Sha’ban 1440; the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him), corresponding to April 9, 2019.…
Iraq-Based Dar-ol-Quran Center opens branch in Damascus
March 5, 2019
Iraq-Based Dar-ol-Quran Center opens branch in Damascus
The Dar-ol-Quran center of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine in Karbala, Iraq, launched its branch in the Syrian capital of Damascus. The Dar-ol-Quran center of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine in Karbala, Iraq, launched its branch in the Syrian…