Holy Shrines
Al-Safeer Quran contest planned in Iraq’s Kufa
November 12, 2018
Al-Safeer Quran contest planned in Iraq’s Kufa
The 8th edition of national Quran memorization and recitation contest titled “Al-Safeer” will be organized at Kufa Mosque, Iraq, later this month. The 8th edition of national Quran memorization and recitation contest titled “Al-Safeer” will be organized at…
Foreign journalists visit holy Karbala to document Arbaeen’s full image to western societies
November 8, 2018
Foreign journalists visit holy Karbala to document Arbaeen’s full image to western societies
A number of foreign journalists have visited the holy land of Karbala to document closely the largest annual human gathering in the human history during the Pilgrimage of Arbaeen. A number of foreign journalists have visited the holy land…
Shia Muslims mourn martyrdom anniversary of Eighth Imam
November 8, 2018
Shia Muslims mourn martyrdom anniversary of Eighth Imam
Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world attended mourning processions to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Imam Ali Ibn Musa al-Ridha, peace be upon him. Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world attended…
World Muslims mourn passing anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH) martyrdom
November 7, 2018
World Muslims mourn passing anniversary of Holy Prophet (PBUH) martyrdom
The 28th day of the month of Safar (the second month in the lunar Hijri calendar) marks the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as well as Imam Hassan (AS), the second Shia Imam. The 28th day of the…
Millions of mourners in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
October 31, 2018
Millions of mourners in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
Millions of pilgrims from across the world are in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Millions of pilgrims from across the world are in…
Dining facility of Imam Hussain Shrine intensifies efforts to serve Arbaeen pilgrims
October 28, 2018
Dining facility of Imam Hussain Shrine intensifies efforts to serve Arbaeen pilgrims
The dining facility of the Imam Hussain Shrine has stated that they have intensified efforts to provide more Arbaeen pilgrims with food as they are making a pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The dining facility of…
Missing Persons Center of Imam Ali Shrine opens more centers
October 24, 2018
Missing Persons Center of Imam Ali Shrine opens more centers
For the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the Missing Persons Center of the Imam Ali Shrine has set a program that ensures taking the lost and found people home after 24 hours. For the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the Missing Persons Center of the…
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
October 24, 2018
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in Iraq, many of them beginning the journey on feet from the holy city of Najaf. Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in…
Preaching project of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
October 22, 2018
Preaching project of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Department of Religious Affairs at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine has launched its preaching project prepared for the pilgrims heading to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage at Karbala’s holy shrines. A large number of seminary lecturers were dispersed among stations along…
Peaceful-coexistence pact signed in Mosul – sponsored by Imam Hussain Shrine
October 21, 2018
Peaceful-coexistence pact signed in Mosul – sponsored by Imam Hussain Shrine
In cooperation with Sanad For Peace Organization, the delegation of the Imam Hussein Shrine has held a workshop in the city of Mosul to support and discuss a cooperation pact in terms of confronting social challenges and committing to the…