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Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala

Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala

The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October 26 in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq.     The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October…
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala

Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala

 As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners are flocking towards the holy city of Karbala.     As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners…
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines

Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines

Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala.     Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. According to the Husseini Processions and Rituals Department, over 170 Husseini gatherings or processions from various parts of…
Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages

Ameerul Mumineen Center for Translation translates and prints important booklet into three languages

In cooperation with the Preaching Division of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine, AmeerulMumineen Center for Translation has completedtranslating and printing of the booklet, “The Pilgrim’s Reminder ” into three languages: Urdu, Persian, and English.     In cooperation with the…
Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels

Imam Ali Dome Gilding Project reaches advanced levels

Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that the dome gilding project of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, has reached advanced stages.       Secretary-General’s Office of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners

The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners

Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city…
Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar

Department of Husseini Processions and Rituals preparing for Muharram and Safar

Department of Husseini Rituals and Processions has started their activities by receiving Husseini procession owners in order to provide them with empty places for setting up facilities as part of preparation for the holy month of Muharram.     Department…
Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine

Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine

Four Swedish pilgrims, on their first visit to the Imam Redha Holy Shrine accepted Islam and Shi’ism by stating the declaration of faith.     Four Swedish pilgrims, on their first visit to the Imam Redha Holy Shrine accepted Islam…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine proceeds with Imam Mahdi Site Expansion Project

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine proceeds with Imam Mahdi Site Expansion Project

After completing the rehabilitation and restoration project of the Site of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance, by al-Abbas Holy shrinestaffs,work initiated today on the expansion of the sacred place.     After completing the rehabilitation and restoration project…
Holy shrines of Karbala and Husseini processions preparing for Imam Hussein martyrdom anniversary

Holy shrines of Karbala and Husseini processions preparing for Imam Hussein martyrdom anniversary

 The holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, are preparing to receive the sorrowful event of Ashura.     The holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, are…
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