Holy Shrines
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…
Shias prepare to receive mourning month of Muharram
September 21, 2017
Shias prepare to receive mourning month of Muharram
The Department of Husseini Rituals of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced that more than 1500 services unit and Husseini procession have been registered to offer free services to the pilgrims and to practice the Ashoora rituals in the…
Master of Water wins top rank in Najaf Int’l Festival
September 19, 2017
Master of Water wins top rank in Najaf Int’l Festival
An animation titled “Sayyed Al-Maa” (master of water) featuring the courage and bravery of Hazrat Abbas, peace be upon him, in the Battle of Taf (680 A.D.), was selected as the best 3D animation in the 11th edition of Ghadir…
Holy grille displayed in Belgium
September 19, 2017
Holy grille displayed in Belgium
A holy grille of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has arrived in Antwerp city, Belgium in order to be displayed in one of the Belgian museums. A holy grille of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has…
Karbala holds joint conference to discuss the security plan for the month of Muharram
September 18, 2017
Karbala holds joint conference to discuss the security plan for the month of Muharram
Leaders of the Middle Euphrates Operations and Karbala Police have organized a joint security conference in the presence of all directors of the security services in order to discuss the security plan for Ashura, as part of the early preparations…
Gallery of drawings held on occasion of Ghadeer Event
September 14, 2017
Gallery of drawings held on occasion of Ghadeer Event
Ahlul-Baye Youth Group has held a gallery of drawings at Kerbela International for Art of Imam Hussein Shrine. Ahlul-Baye Youth Group has held a gallery of drawings at Kerbela International for Art of Imam Hussein Shrine. The gallery has…
Egyptian archeological delegation visits Imam Hussein center for maintaining antiquities
September 12, 2017
Egyptian archeological delegation visits Imam Hussein center for maintaining antiquities
An Egyptian delegation has visited Imam Hussein Center for Maintaining Manuscripts recently. An Egyptian delegation has visited Imam Hussein Center for Maintaining Manuscripts recently. The delegation consisted of remarkable figures, some of whom were the head of Antiquity Maintenance…
Eid al-Ghadeer celebrated worldwide
September 11, 2017
Eid al-Ghadeer celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations…