Holy Shrines

Outer area of Holy Shrine of Amir al-Momineen covered with red carpet

Outer area of Holy Shrine of Amir al-Momineen covered with red carpet

The outer area of the sacred shrine of Amir al-Momineen, peace be upon him, was covered with carpet to hold the mourning ceremony of Husseini Ashura as magnificently as possible. For this purpose, more than 23,000 square meters of red…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on Shia Muslims to revive Husseini rituals, build more husseiniyas for women

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on Shia Muslims to revive Husseini rituals, build more husseiniyas for women

The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, renewed his commandments to the followers of Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, worldwide to intensify their efforts and do everything possible to revive the rituals of Imam…
Karbala Holy Shrines to replace red banners atop domes with black ones tonight

Karbala Holy Shrines to replace red banners atop domes with black ones tonight

The Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas, peace be upon them, have announced that the red banners atop the holy domes will be replaced with the black ones tonight, July 18. Official, religious and public figures, in…
Female students at Madagascar-based Umul Banin Center raise black banner of holy Muharram

Female students at Madagascar-based Umul Banin Center raise black banner of holy Muharram

The Umul Banin Center in Majunga, Madagascar, one of the religious and cultural centers affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has raised the black banner to mark the beginning of the holy month of Muharram. The director of the Shirazi office…
Holy shrines of Imam Hussain, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas preparing for mourning on morning of Ashura

Holy shrines of Imam Hussain, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas preparing for mourning on morning of Ashura

The shrines of the Master and Leader of the martyrs Aba Abdullah al-Hussein and the Honorable Aba al-Fazl al-Abbas are preparing for the mourning of the month of Muharram and welcoming pilgrims, especially in Tasua and Ashura. For this purpose,…
Syria-based Husseiniya of Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over Eid-ul-Ghadir

Syria-based Husseiniya of Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over Eid-ul-Ghadir

Large crowds of the followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, celebrated the Greatest Eid-ul-Ghadir in the Syrian Capital, Damascus, as they participated in the celebration organized by the Shirazi-affiliated Husseiniya of Zainabiyah Hawza. The director of the Hawza, Hujjat-ul-Islam…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf recieves nearly four million pilgrims during Eid-ul-Adha

Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf recieves nearly four million pilgrims during Eid-ul-Adha

The Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced on Monday that nearly four million pilgrims had performed Ziyarah to Imam Ali, peace be upon him, during the three-day blessed Eid-ul-Adha. The official of the Media Department at Imam Ali Holy Shrine, Haider…
In commemoration of Eid-ul-Ghadir: shops, restaurants in Holy Karbala reduce price of services offered

In commemoration of Eid-ul-Ghadir: shops, restaurants in Holy Karbala reduce price of services offered

In commemoration of Eid-ul-Ghadir, shops and restaurants in Holy Karbala have reduced the prices of goods and other services they offer their customers. Shia Waves Agency monitored in Holy Karbala that, “A large number of shops, restaurants and hotels reduced…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf decorated for Eid al-Ghadeer

Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf decorated for Eid al-Ghadeer

Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf, Iraq, has been decorated with special flags and banners in preparation for celebrating Eid al-Ghadeer on Friday, the 18th of the holy month of Thul Hijja. The flags and banners, hung all over…
Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live

Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live

On the day of Arafah, Wednesday the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, June 28, all 6 televisions of Imam Hussein Media Group will broadcast live the ritual of Arafah Prayer from the holy city of Karbala. According to traditions, the day of…
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