Holy Shrines
Project of thinning pillars surrounding holy grille nearing completion
October 8, 2017
Project of thinning pillars surrounding holy grille nearing completion
Imam Hussein Shrine has announced finishing the third stage of thinning the pillars that are surrounding the holy grille of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Imam Hussein Shrine has announced finishing the third stage of thinning the pillars…
Bani Asad Tribe participates in symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein
October 5, 2017
Bani Asad Tribe participates in symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein
The holy city of Karbala witnessed the participation of the Iraqi tribe of Bani Asad and many other tribes in a symbolic funeral of Imam Hussein and the martyrs of the Taff Battle on Muharram 13th. The holy city…
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
October 1, 2017
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony, Twereej Run ritual, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that…
15000 meters of red carpet spread for Day of Ashura
September 30, 2017
15000 meters of red carpet spread for Day of Ashura
15000 meters of red carpet were spread inside Imam Hussein Shrine, al-Abbas Shrine, and in the area between the two shrines, as part of the preparations for the Day of Ashura. 15000 meters of red carpet were spread inside…
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
September 30, 2017
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
The medical staff of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun offering free medical assistance to pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The medical staff of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun offering free medical assistance to pilgrims of Imam…
Holy Shrine’s entrances covered with sand to facilitate mourners’ passage
September 28, 2017
Holy Shrine’s entrances covered with sand to facilitate mourners’ passage
Within the preparations Imam Hussein Shrine has made is covering the path extending from the main gate of Imam Hussein Shrine to the East gate with sand. Within the preparations Imam Hussein Shrine has made is covering the path…
Imam Hussein Shrine opens Warith al-Embeya University
September 24, 2017
Imam Hussein Shrine opens Warith al-Embeya University
Imam Hussein Shrine has opened Warith al-Embeya University in the holy city of Karbala where a great number of people attended the opening. Imam Hussein Shrine has opened Warith al-Embeya University in the holy city of Karbala where a…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
September 21, 2017
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 21, 2017
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 Hussein…
Preparations for launching project to qualify 1000 children
September 21, 2017
Preparations for launching project to qualify 1000 children
The Child Care Department of Imam Hussein Shrine has launched a project to qualify 1000 children’s writers. The Child Care Department of Imam Hussein Shrine has launched a project to qualify 1000 children’s writers. Mohammed al-Hisnawi, department director, said…