Holy Shrines

Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit on one’s back, on the Eighth of Muharram.   Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel…

The Department of Medical Affairs at the Imam Hussain Shrine has announced Saturday a plan for offering free medical attention to Ashura pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Kerbela.     The Department of Medical Affairs at the Imam…

The holy shrines in Karbala have begun to cover the entrance doors of the holy shrine with sand, preparing for the rituals of Tatbir and the Twereej Run on the day of Ashura.   The holy shrines in Karbala have…

Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.     Mournful atmosphere covers the holy…

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has determined the date when the ceremony will be held where the red flag will be replaced with a black one as a sign of the beginning of the sorrowful month of Muharram.     Imam…

The Department Husseini rituals and processions in Iraq and the Islamic World held a special preparatory conference on the revival of the Ashura to discuss the organizational, service and security aspects in the presence of representatives and directors of Husseini…

The Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, Center of Quranic Sciences affiliated to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein’s, peace be upon him, in Karbala, Iraq, honored a number of top Quranic members of the center.     The Al-Zahra, peace…

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,…

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 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…