Ahlulbayt Occasions
Commercial establishments in Holy Karbala organize mourning campaign to mark Holy Fatimid Days
December 15, 2023
Commercial establishments in Holy Karbala organize mourning campaign to mark Holy Fatimid Days
“Ya Lathrat al-Hussein” and “Khadamat Ahlulbayt” mourning and service committees have launched a campaign to honor the Holy Fatimid Days in Holy Karbala, which includes distributing mourning banners and posters to restaurant owners, commercial establishments, and tourist companies. The owners…
Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival
December 4, 2023
Holy Karbala prepares to hold Third International “Kawthar Al-Ismah” Festival
The holy city of Karbala is preparing to host the third international “Kawthar Al-Ismah” festival, which is being held in honor of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra, peace be upon her. Ali Kazem Sultan, head of the Festivals and Celebrations Department at…
British newspaper publishes article on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage by Iraqi writer
December 4, 2023
British newspaper publishes article on Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage by Iraqi writer
In light of the growing influence of Iraqi writers and authors in the global community, an Iraqi writer has successfully published an article in English in the British electronic newspapers, the Arba’een Global Network’. The article, written by Iraqi writer…
US traveler, blogger says visit to Iraq is never complete without visiting Holy Karbala, Najaf
December 3, 2023
US traveler, blogger says visit to Iraq is never complete without visiting Holy Karbala, Najaf
The American traveler and blogger Joelle Bohringer documented her most important moments and the sites she visited in Iraq, specifically the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, describing the million-person visits as devotion that adorns the two holy cities. Traveler…
Fatimiyya mourning period based on 75-day narration begins throughout Shia world
November 27, 2023
Fatimiyya mourning period based on 75-day narration begins throughout Shia world
Ahead of the 10-day Fatimiyya period, mourning Majalis have been established all over the world, particularly in Holy Shrines, Hussainiyas, and cultural centers. The sacred Shrines of the immaculate Imams in Iraq, peace and blessings of God be upon them,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black on martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
November 26, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black on martyrdom anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra
On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, employees of Imam Ali Holy Shrine began to cover the walls of the holy courtyard in black cloths and banners. Holy shrines in Iraq, Iran and…
Mishbah al-Hussein Foundation continues its regular sessions of Holy Karbala Vision Project
November 20, 2023
Mishbah al-Hussein Foundation continues its regular sessions of Holy Karbala Vision Project
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has continued to hold its regular sessions to further discuss the electricity project which is important to the holy city of Karbala during the Arba’een Pilgrimage. These sessions are part of the foundation’s…
Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
November 20, 2023
Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
According to the most prominent narratives, Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her, was born in Madinah on the fifth day of the month of Jumadi al-Awwal in the fifth year of the Hijri. After the Almighty God gave a daughter…
Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine organizes its third scientific conference in Holy Samarra
November 19, 2023
Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine organizes its third scientific conference in Holy Samarra
The Samarra Heritage Centre, Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine, has held its third scientific conference, with the participation of prominent figures from Iraq and other countries. The participants, who were from academy, cultural and religious backgrounds, stressed the importance of the shrine…
Paintings by Shia visual artists depict painful Battle of Ashura
November 17, 2023
Paintings by Shia visual artists depict painful Battle of Ashura
A number of visual artists, from the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), have succeeded in delivering the bloody Battle of al-Taff and the painful martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family members and companions, peace be upon them.…