Holy Shrines
Eid al-Ghadir celebrated worldwide
August 30, 2018
Eid al-Ghadir celebrated worldwide
Pilgrims of the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Najaf, Iraq, are among millions of Shia Muslims celebrating Eid al-Ghadir. Pilgrims of the holy shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Najaf, Iraq,…
Shia Islamic world prepares to receive Eid al-Ghadir
August 29, 2018
Shia Islamic world prepares to receive Eid al-Ghadir
In celebration of the joy of the Ahlulbait, peace be upon them, Imam Ali holy Shrine prepared for the event of the Great Eid al-Ghadeer and the seventh annual Al-Ghadeer Festival, by hoisting the banner of the Commander of the…
Audio translations of Ghadir sermon to be released
August 25, 2018
Audio translations of Ghadir sermon to be released
Audio files of Ghadir sermon’s translations into six languages are planned to be published by the Amir Al-Mumenin, peace be upon him, Center of Translation in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq. Audio files of Ghadir sermon’s translations…
Educational courses for Quranic media activists begin in Iraq
August 21, 2018
Educational courses for Quranic media activists begin in Iraq
A series of specialized courses for Quranic media activists of Iraq has been organized by Imam Hussein holy shrine in Karbala. A series of specialized courses for Quranic media activists of Iraq has been organized by Imam Hussein…
Mourners flock to Kufa mosque to commemorate Muslim bin Aqeel
August 21, 2018
Mourners flock to Kufa mosque to commemorate Muslim bin Aqeel
The servants of the holy mosque of Kufa holds its annual three nights ceremony to commemorate Imam al-Baqir and Muslim bin Aqeel, and the companion Hani bin Aurwa, peace be upon them. The servants of the holy mosque…
Millions of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in Arafa pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala
August 21, 2018
Millions of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in Arafa pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala
Millions of Ahl al-Bayt lovers to revived the Arafa pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala near the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Aba Alfadhl al-Abbas, peace be upon them. Millions of Ahl al-Bayt lovers…
A Scottish pilgrim: Imam Reza has a significant place in my life
August 8, 2018
A Scottish pilgrim: Imam Reza has a significant place in my life
“Imam Reza, peace be upon him, has a significant place in my life, and his pilgrimage,” a Scottish pilgrim said. “Imam Reza, peace be upon him, has a significant place in my life, and his pilgrimage,” a Scottish…
New details on Lady Fatima al-Zahra Sanctuary and its look after completion
August 7, 2018
New details on Lady Fatima al-Zahra Sanctuary and its look after completion
Within the expansion project of the Imam Ali Shrine, Fatima al-Zahra’, peace be upon her, Sanctuary being built next to the Imam Ali Shrine is the largest sub-project so far. It is 61,000 square meters, which is four times the…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces the completion of educational centers
August 7, 2018
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces the completion of educational centers
The Strategic Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the completion of two schools within the project of al-Warith Schools Complex located on al-Hurr Road in the city of Karbala, Iraq. The Strategic Projects Department at Imam…
Quran memorization plan begins in Iraq
August 6, 2018
Quran memorization plan begins in Iraq
Iraq’s first national Quran memorization plan titled “Imamayn Askariyayn” got underway in Samarra, north of the country. Iraq’s first national Quran memorization plan titled “Imamayn Askariyayn” got underway in Samarra, north of the country. According to media, Heydar…