Culture & Arts
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,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils 800-year-old Mihrab after restoration process
July 11, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils 800-year-old Mihrab after restoration process
Imam Ali Holy Shrine has unveiled an 800-year-old historical mihrab (Islamic Prayer Niche) after it was restored. The head of the Architectural Heritage Unit at the Holy Shrine, Abdul Hadi Al-Ibrahimi, said that, “The historical mihrab of Al-Ras Al-Sharif Mosque…
Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London
July 10, 2023
Rare Qurans, Shia exegesis books displayed at annual book fair in London
The British Capital, London, has hosted an annual rare book fair, with more than 100 book display stands, particularly specialized in old books, Qur’an manuscripts and Shia books on Quran exegesis that worth millions of dollars. Media outlets, followed by…
UNESCO warns of 40% of world’s languages at risk of fading
July 4, 2023
UNESCO warns of 40% of world’s languages at risk of fading
The United Nations Scientific, Cultural and Educational Organization (UNESCO) says that more than 6,700 languages are spoken around the world, but at least 40% of these languages are at risk of being forgotten. On Monday, July 3, UNESCO tweeted that…
Iraq unveils stolen inscription dating back to Assyrian king
June 20, 2023
Iraq unveils stolen inscription dating back to Assyrian king
Iraqi authorities unveiled the stone inscription that was recently returned to this country by Italy. According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), as the Iraqi authorities try to recover the looted historical monuments of this war-torn country, the Government unveiled on Sunday…