Holy Shrines
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine continues work on Imam Hussein Courtyard
December 4, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine continues work on Imam Hussein Courtyard
The Engineering and Technical Projects Department at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the continuation of work on the project of the courtyard of Imam Hassan, peace be upon him, which is in the second phase of the expansion project of…
Mishbah al-Hussein Foundation continues its pioneering projects to serve holy city of Karbala
November 27, 2023
Mishbah al-Hussein Foundation continues its pioneering projects to serve holy city of Karbala
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development intensifies its efforts to serve the holy city of Imam Hussein(peace be upon him), its residents and honorable pilgrims. The Foundation’s visions are based on the recommendations and directions of…
Fatimiyya mourning period based on 75-day narration begins throughout Shia world
November 27, 2023
Fatimiyya mourning period based on 75-day narration begins throughout Shia world
Ahead of the 10-day Fatimiyya period, mourning Majalis have been established all over the world, particularly in Holy Shrines, Hussainiyas, and cultural centers. The sacred Shrines of the immaculate Imams in Iraq, peace and blessings of God be upon them,…
Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
November 20, 2023
Jumadi al-Awwal 5th marks blissful birthday anniversary of Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her
According to the most prominent narratives, Sayyidah Zainab, peace be upon her, was born in Madinah on the fifth day of the month of Jumadi al-Awwal in the fifth year of the Hijri. After the Almighty God gave a daughter…
Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine organizes its third scientific conference in Holy Samarra
November 19, 2023
Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine organizes its third scientific conference in Holy Samarra
The Samarra Heritage Centre, Al-Askariyyen Holy Shrine, has held its third scientific conference, with the participation of prominent figures from Iraq and other countries. The participants, who were from academy, cultural and religious backgrounds, stressed the importance of the shrine…
Millions of Shia pilgrims visit Askariyyan Holy Shrine on Fridays
November 17, 2023
Millions of Shia pilgrims visit Askariyyan Holy Shrine on Fridays
Al-Askariyyan Holy Shrine in the holy city of Samarra continues to hosts, on Fridays, massive numbers of pilgrims from different Iraqi provinces and cities, as well as pilgrims coming from Arab and foreign countries. Shia Waves correspondent in the city…
Iraq: Turkish ambassador to Iraq visits holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
November 12, 2023
Iraq: Turkish ambassador to Iraq visits holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala
The Turkish ambassador to Iraq Ali Ridhda Gunawi has visited the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Holy Karbala. The ambassador and his accompanying delegation toured the holy shrine and performed the Ziyarah of Imam Hussein,…
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
November 5, 2023
Construction of Husseini Holy Camp reaches advanced stages
The Department of the Husseini Holy Camp, affiliated to the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that the construction project is continuing with advanced completion rates in roofing the outer courtyard of the holy site. He explained that “this project…
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
November 5, 2023
Egyptians hold special ceremonies to commemorate arrival of Imam Hussein’s holy head to Cairo
According to Egyptian media outlets, Egyptians and Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have begun special ceremonies to commemorate the arrival of the head of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to its blessed location in his mosque…
Reconstruction of shrine of Holy Prophet’s companion ‘Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art’ begins in Baghdad
November 2, 2023
Reconstruction of shrine of Holy Prophet’s companion ‘Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art’ begins in Baghdad
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines in Iraq announced on Wednesday that it laid the foundation stone for the reconstruction and expansion project of the shrine of the martyred companion Abdullah ibn Khabbab ibn al-Art, may Allah be pleased…