Ahlulbayt Occasions
For 50 years now, oldest Shia centre in UK strives to establish Shia community inspired by Ahlulbayt’s values
February 18, 2024
For 50 years now, oldest Shia centre in UK strives to establish Shia community inspired by Ahlulbayt’s values
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in the United Kingdom considers the establishment of a vibrant spiritual community based on the values and practices of true Shia Islamic faith as one of its main missions since its founding in 1973. The centre stated…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
February 18, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…
17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
February 15, 2024
17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Karbala
The 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival has been launched in Holy Karbala under the slogan “Imam Hussein—peace be upon him—the Mobilization of the Free and the Secret of Victory”. The five-day festival will include various religious, cultural and artistic activities…
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta confirms importance of visiting blessed sites of Ahlulbayt
February 14, 2024
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta confirms importance of visiting blessed sites of Ahlulbayt
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta—an Egyptian Islamic advisory, justiciary and governmental body—confirmed the importance of visiting the shrines and blessed sites of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, citing prophetic hadiths and narrations that emphasize this practice. According to the Egyptian newspaper “Sada…
Holy Karbala to launch 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival
February 12, 2024
Holy Karbala to launch 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival
The Holy City of Karbala is preparing to launch the 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival under the slogan “Imam Hussein—peace be upon him—the Mobilization of the Free and the Secret of Victory”. The five-day festival will be launched for the…
Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban
February 12, 2024
Shia Muslims worldwide begin celebrating blessed births of Sha’ban
The holy shrines and places of worship in Iraq and the world have begun celebrating the blessed month of Sha’ban amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness. According Shia Waves correspondents in various countries, Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…
Wreaths of flowers decorate Holy Zarih of Imam Hussein in preparation for his blessed birth anniversary
February 11, 2024
Wreaths of flowers decorate Holy Zarih of Imam Hussein in preparation for his blessed birth anniversary
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq and across the world have expressed their happiness on the arrival of the month of Shaaban, the month which marks the blessed births of the Muhammadi moons. The holy shrine…
Holy Karbala inaugurates historical Siddra Street Gate
February 11, 2024
Holy Karbala inaugurates historical Siddra Street Gate
The holy city of Karbala witnessed the opening of the historical Siddra Street gate in its new form, located to the north of the shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and overlooking the hounorable shrine of Imam al-Mahdi,…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as the first of blessed month of Sha’ban
February 10, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as the first of blessed month of Sha’ban
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has announced that Sunday is the 30th of the blessed month of Rajab, and that the first day of the blessed month of Sha’ban (1445AH)…
Hounarable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
February 9, 2024
Hounarable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi celebrates blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi
The honorable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Qom, Iran, celebrated on 27th of Rajab the blessed al-Mab’ath an-Nabawi—the start of the Holy Prophet’s Islamic Mission—amid an atmosphere of joy and happiness. The celebration was attended by scholars, preachers,…