Ahlulbayt Occasions
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi calls on Shia Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
June 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi calls on Shia Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi has called on the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to celebrate and rejoice on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, the greatest Eid of God. This message was conveyed in a statement from al-Najafi’s…
Holy Najaf Governor announces readiness for blessed Eid-ul-Ghadir
June 23, 2024
Holy Najaf Governor announces readiness for blessed Eid-ul-Ghadir
The Governor of Holy Najaf, Yousef Kanawi, announced comprehensive preparations and advanced plans to receive millions of pilgrims on Eid al-Ghadir, the Greatest Eid of God. Kanawi, in a security conference held at the Najaf Police Headquarters, emphasized that this…
Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity
June 20, 2024
Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized on Wednesday that the great day of Ghadir is not just a historical event or merely an incident, but rather a culture of humanity without which a person cannot truly…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London
June 20, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London
The Secretariat-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the preparation of 40,000 flags bearing the name of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, to parade through the streets of London in commemoration of the tragic Battle of Karbala. Alaa…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares hundreds of thousands of fresh flowers to adorn holy shrine ahead of Eid al-Ghadir
June 19, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares hundreds of thousands of fresh flowers to adorn holy shrine ahead of Eid al-Ghadir
The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has begun preparing hundreds of thousands of fresh flowers to adorn the shrine in celebration of Eid al-Ghadir, the Greatest Eid of God. Barq Hadi, an official in the Decoration Unit, told Shia Waves Agency…
Iraq: Safwan Border Crossing overwhelmed as thousands of pilgrims head to holy shrines to observe Arafah Day
June 16, 2024
Iraq: Safwan Border Crossing overwhelmed as thousands of pilgrims head to holy shrines to observe Arafah Day
Mayor of Sawfa district in Basra, Iraq, Talib Khalil announced on Saturday that unprecedented numbers of pilgrims from the Gulf countries are entering the country through Safwan Border Crossing with Kuwait, with over 10,000 arrivals in the past week. These…
Shia Muslims in Sierra Leone recall honourable biography of Imam Al-Baqir
June 16, 2024
Shia Muslims in Sierra Leone recall honourable biography of Imam Al-Baqir
Coinciding with his sorrowful martyrdom anniversary, Shia preachers and researchers in the Republic of Sierra Leone have discussed various aspects of the life of Imam Muhammad Al-Baqir, peace be upon him. The African Studies Center organized a special gathering in…
New York-based Imam Al-Hadi Center: Commemorating rituals of Ahlulbayt is a divine blessing
June 13, 2024
New York-based Imam Al-Hadi Center: Commemorating rituals of Ahlulbayt is a divine blessing
The administration of Imam Al-Hadi Center in Highland Falls, New York, has confirmed that the commemoration of the rituals of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, is one of Allah’s greatest blessings on the Shia community. In a statement on the…
Local government of Holy Karbala holds high-level security conference ahead of Arafah pilgrimage
June 13, 2024
Local government of Holy Karbala holds high-level security conference ahead of Arafah pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala and Head of the Supreme Security Committee, Nasif Jassim Al-Khattabi, chaired on Tuesday an important security conference to discuss the province’s preparations to secure the Arafah pilgrimage and Eid al-Adha, as well as organizing and securing…
Iraq: Minister of Electricity discusses Holy Arba’een preparations with Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
June 12, 2024
Iraq: Minister of Electricity discusses Holy Arba’een preparations with Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadhil, discussed with the local government of Holy Karbala the preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage. The minister met with the chief advisor to the Legal Custodian of the Al-Abbas…