Holy Shrines

Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces

Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces

The Governor of the Holy City of Karbala, Nasif Jasim Al-Khattabi, has announced that more than 80 million visitors arrive in the province annually, with a significant increase in visits on Fridays. During a televised interview followed by Shia Waves…
Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet

Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet

As part of promoting solidarity and brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan, the people of Holy Najaf, Iraq, every year organize the largest iftar banquet that extends along the roads leading to the shrine of Imam Ali, peace be…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine-affiliated Quran House launches Ramadan Quran recitation sessions

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine-affiliated Quran House launches Ramadan Quran recitation sessions

The Quran House at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced today, Tuesday, the start of the Ramadan Quranic recitation sessions, where the first part of the Holy Quran was recited in all branches of the House across Iraq. Karar Al-Shammari, an official…
Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya

Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, around the world have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon them. Sayyeda Ruqayyah, peace be upon her, whose birth is marked on Sha’ban…
Indian Ambassador to Iraq expresses delight over visiting Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas

Indian Ambassador to Iraq expresses delight over visiting Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas

The Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Pise, expressed his delight at the honor of visiting the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Karbala. According to the Indian…
Millions of Shias mark Mid-Sha’ban blessed night in Holy Karbala

Millions of Shias mark Mid-Sha’ban blessed night in Holy Karbala

Millions of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated in Holy Karbala the mid-Sha’ban night, which marks the blessed birth of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. The holy city witnessed a large influx…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation establishes service centers to serve Mid-Sha’ban pilgrims

Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation establishes service centers to serve Mid-Sha’ban pilgrims

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has established service centres on several entrances leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in order to provide various services to pilgrims during the blessed mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. Mr.…
Ministry of Transport mobilizes its staff and vehicles to transport pilgrims on Mid-Sha’ban

Ministry of Transport mobilizes its staff and vehicles to transport pilgrims on Mid-Sha’ban

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that 11 trains, more than 300 buses, and thousands of vehicles will be used to transport visitors during the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. The Ministry mobilized on Saturday its vehicles and staff in preparation for the…
750 Husseini Mawakib participate in commemorating Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala

750 Husseini Mawakib participate in commemorating Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala

The Department of Rituals and Processions at the Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, has announced the participation of 750 Husseini Mawakib in reviving the Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage. The head of the Department of…
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages

Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages

The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…
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