Culture & Arts
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
February 18, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced today its readiness to host the 1st International Heritage Conference, which will take place during the period April 20-21 with broad international participation. The Holy Shrine…
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
February 12, 2024
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities revealed today that Iraq has 15,000 archaeological sites, noting that less than 10% of these sites have been discovered. The Deputy Minister, Fadel Al-Badrani, said in an interview with the official newspaper,…
Indian city of Mumbai to host Annual Imam Ali Cultural Festival
January 14, 2024
Indian city of Mumbai to host Annual Imam Ali Cultural Festival
In conjunction with the anniversary of his blessed birth anniversary, the Indian city of Mumbai is preparing to host the annual cultural festival of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The festival is being organized by Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in…
Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday
January 7, 2024
Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday
The Iraqi Ministry of Commerce announced today, Sunday, the launching date of the the activities of the Baghdad International Fair, in its new session. Director General of Planning and Supervision at the Ministry, Talib Hassan Nama, said in a statement…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces readiness to hold 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival
December 31, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces readiness to hold 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival
The Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the completion of all preparations to launch the 3rd Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival, in conjunction with the birth of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, which is scheduled to be held…
Chicago-based Mosque Maryam organizes special event for Muslim youth and family
December 24, 2023
Chicago-based Mosque Maryam organizes special event for Muslim youth and family
Mosque Maryam in Chicago, Illinois, has organized a day for Muslim youth and family. This is an annual event that provides opportunities for Muslim youth to showcase their talents, achievements, and academic participation. The organizers of this event confirmed that…
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…
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul
November 19, 2023
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference launched in Istanbul
Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World Conference was launched in Istanbul on Saturday, with the participation of academics and researchers from different countries. The two-day conference is organized by the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities and the ‘Platform’…
Art exhibition in Holy Karbala displays precious manuscripts of Karbalaei scholars from 10th century
November 19, 2023
Art exhibition in Holy Karbala displays precious manuscripts of Karbalaei scholars from 10th century
The art exhibition of photographed manuscripts, held as part of the Karbala Scientific Heritage Conference, succeeded in revealing hidden scientific manuscripts belonging to a number of scholars and thinkers who lived in the city during the tenth century AH, and…
Malaysia making efforts to attract 3.2 million Muslim tourists this year
August 22, 2023
Malaysia making efforts to attract 3.2 million Muslim tourists this year
Malaysia has set a target of attracting 3.2 million Muslim tourists by 2023, says Malaysia’s deputy minister of tourism, arts and culture, comparing the figure with last year’s 2.1 million. After the start of the Islamic tourism month in 2023,…