Culture & Arts
The Ministry of Culture intends to establish the Grand Museum of Iraq
January 20, 2021
The Ministry of Culture intends to establish the Grand Museum of Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities is moving towards establishing the Grand Museum of Iraq, with large spaces and halls that accommodate the antiquities and treasures of Mesopotamia, while confirming that the proposed site is the former Muthanna…
‘A History of the Shi’a People’ book by Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi released
December 6, 2020
‘A History of the Shi’a People’ book by Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi released
A new book titled, ‘A History of the Shi’a People’ by Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi was released.The book deals with the history of the Shia Ithna-‘Ashari Muslim community from the early days of Islam up to present day.Starting with a…
Exhibition introducing Islamic art in Brunei
November 30, 2020
Exhibition introducing Islamic art in Brunei
The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports in Brunei organized an exhibition on Islamic art and calligraphy, in conjunction with the International Day of Islamic Art, at the Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Islamic Arts Calligraphy Centre yesterday.The ministry had…
Permanent exhibition in Babylon for artifacts and valuables of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Museum
November 2, 2020
Permanent exhibition in Babylon for artifacts and valuables of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Museum
A permanent exhibition hall belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Museum was opened in the Ruins of Babylon containing precious and rare artifacts dating back to several eras.The opening ceremony, held on October 31 at the Contemporary Hilla Museum in…
IFLA lists al-Roudha al-Haidariya Library among most important libraries serving researchers during the coronavirus pandemic
July 6, 2020
IFLA lists al-Roudha al-Haidariya Library among most important libraries serving researchers during the coronavirus pandemic
The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has included Imam Ali Holy Shrine’s al-Roudha al-Haidariya Library among the most important active libraries in The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has included Imam Ali Holy Shrine’s…
Aussie University supports Islamic Museum Art Prize
July 11, 2019
Aussie University supports Islamic Museum Art Prize
An Australian university will be supporting the Islamic Museum of Australia’s annual Muslim artists exhibition as a major sponsor, offering a $15,000 Art Prize, The Islamic Museum of An Australian university will be supporting the Islamic Museum of Australia’s…
The al-Haidariyah library presents a rare lithographic copy belonging to Sheikh Mufid
February 21, 2019
The al-Haidariyah library presents a rare lithographic copy belonging to Sheikh Mufid
The al-Haidariyah Library contains many rare archaeological books, including manuscripts and ancient lithographs, which are presented from time to the researchers and specialists to see them closely to provide them with the additions, annotations and comments mentioned in these valuable…
A book on violence against Shias in 2018 published
January 22, 2019
A book on violence against Shias in 2018 published
Shia Rights Watch International Organization published a book on Violence against Shias in 2018 titled Shias in The Face of Violence 2018. Shia Rights Watch International Organization published a book on Violence against Shias in 2018 titled Shias in…
Political endeavors of Late Taqi Shirazi published in Arabic
January 13, 2019
Political endeavors of Late Taqi Shirazi published in Arabic
The Karbala Legacy Center, dependent to the Shrine of Saint Abbas published a book titled “The Political Endeavors of late Mohammad Taqi Shirazi.” The Karbala Legacy Center, dependent to the Shrine of Saint Abbas published a book titled “The…
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
September 19, 2018
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to children was published in the German language in Austria on the occasion of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram. A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him,…