Holy Shrines

In commemoration of the Prophet’s Ascension Day, the new cover (kiswah) for the holy shrine of the Martyrs of Karbala was displayed on Tuesday in Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. The cover, crafted over three years by Iraqi artisans, is a…

On the occasion of the Prophet Muhammad’s Ascension (Mab’ath), a new sacred zarih was inaugurated near the head of Imam Ali in the holy shrine, within the Sayyida Ruqayyah portico. This structure, the closest point to the holy shrine, is…

The Secretariat-General of the Kadhimiyah Holy Shrine announced on Sunday the number of pilgrims who took part in the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him. In a press briefing, officials stated that “more than…

The Holy shrines of Imams al-Kadhim and al-Jawad, peace be upon them, have been draped in black in observance of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa ibn Ja’far al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, on the 25th of the current blessed…

In an atmosphere of joy, the holy shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) was adorned with banners in celebration of the blessed birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him),…

Engineering and artistic teams are continuing renovation and expansion efforts at the shrine of the honourable companion Rashid Al-Hajri in Babylon Province, under the supervision of the Secretariat-General of the Shia Holy Shrines. The project involves cladding the shrine’s minarets…

The Japanese Cultural Attaché in Iraq, Mitsunori Mikawa, expressed his deep happiness during his visit to the shrine of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala, noting that he was astonished by the grandeur of…

The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf has been draped in black to mark the somber anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, according to the forty-day narration. Shia…

Large crowds of pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces have begun converging on the sacred city of Samarra to commemorate the sorrowful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, at his holy shrine. The holy shrine…

The Askariyayn Holy Shrine in Holy Samarra, Iraq, held a symbolic funeral procession for the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, on the anniversary of his sorrowful martyrdom, amid participation from the city’s residents and pilgrims.…