Holy Shrines
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine begins preparations for Ashura rituals
September 17, 2018
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine begins preparations for Ashura rituals
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…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
September 11, 2018
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
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 to replace the holy red flag
September 9, 2018
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to replace the holy red flag
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…
Department of Husseini rituals and processions holds a conference in preparation for the revival of Ashura
September 3, 2018
Department of Husseini rituals and processions holds a conference in preparation for the revival of Ashura
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…
Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
August 30, 2018
Top women Quran activists honoured in Iraq
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…
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…