Culture & Arts
On World Poetry Day, Uyghurs continue to compose poetry to preserve their culture, language
March 23, 2024
On World Poetry Day, Uyghurs continue to compose poetry to preserve their culture, language
The UK-based “Stop Uyghur Genocide” campaign has said that Uyghur Muslims in occupied Xinjiang region continue to write poetry in their original language, challenging cultural erosion under the Chinese Communist Party regime. The campaign’s statement came following the World Poetry…
Exhibition of gilded Qurans organized in Riyadh to highlight grandeur of Islamic arts
March 16, 2024
Exhibition of gilded Qurans organized in Riyadh to highlight grandeur of Islamic arts
In celebration of the holy month of Ramadan, a special exhibition was held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to display beautiful and rare Holy Qurans. The exhibition features 42 rare Qurans that are gilded and decorated, emphasizing the grandeur of…
Rare Quranic manuscript dating back to 20 years after Holy Prophet’s martyrdom to be displayed at European exhibition
March 10, 2024
Rare Quranic manuscript dating back to 20 years after Holy Prophet’s martyrdom to be displayed at European exhibition
The European Fine Arts Exhibition in the Netherlands intends to sell a rare Quranic manuscript for one million euros. The manuscript is a page from the Holy Quran in Hijazi script dating back to the first Islamic century. The manuscript…
2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition opened at University of Kufa
February 20, 2024
2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition opened at University of Kufa
The 2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition was opened by the Quran Scientific Institute, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, at the University of Kufa as part of the Quranic project for Iraqi university and institute students for the academic year 2023-2024. The…
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…
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…