Holy Shrines

Iraq: Advanced construction works at Babylon-based Shrine of Bakr, son of Imam Ali

Iraq: Advanced construction works at Babylon-based Shrine of Bakr, son of Imam Ali

The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrines in Iraq has announced today Monday that the reconstruction works are continuing at the Shrine of Sayyed Bakr – son of Imam Ali, peace be upon them. The shrine, located in the province of…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils Imam Redha Gate after renovation works

Imam Ali Holy Shrine unveils Imam Redha Gate after renovation works

The Secretariat- General of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has reopened the Imam Reza Gtae, which is located on the eastern side of the holy shrine, after works of restoration and gilding were completed based on the architecture of the holy…
Muslims worldwide observe sorrowful ‘World Baqee Day’

Muslims worldwide observe sorrowful ‘World Baqee Day’

Muslims and Shia devotees of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, around the world took to the streets, on the 8th of Shawwal 1444 A.H, coinciding to April 29th 2023, to demand the Saudi authorities to reconstruct the holy site of…
Abul Fadhl Al-Abbas Refectory distributes meals to over half a million pilgrims during Ramadan

Abul Fadhl Al-Abbas Refectory distributes meals to over half a million pilgrims during Ramadan

The Refectory Department at the Al-Abbas Shrine announced that it had provided meals  to more than half a million pilgrims during this holy month of Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr. Alaa Abdul Hussein, the assistant head of the Refectory Department said…
Week to commemorate resentful destruction of al-Baqi begins on Shawwal 4th

Week to commemorate resentful destruction of al-Baqi begins on Shawwal 4th

The 4th to the 10th of Shawwal marks the week to commemorate the sorrowful destruction of the Holy Shrine of the four Imams (peace be upon them) buried in al-Baqi cemetery. In an act of sympathy a few years ago,…
World top newspapers, agencies report Eid al-Fitr in Iraq’s holy cities

World top newspapers, agencies report Eid al-Fitr in Iraq’s holy cities

International newspapers and top media outlets have reported the celebrations of Eid al-Fitr, a festival that marks the end of the blessed month of fasting, Ramadan. The “Daily Mail”, “National News” and “Pakistan Observer” and other prominent online news agencies…
Shia devotees to observe last night of blessed month of Ramadan in holy shrines

Shia devotees to observe last night of blessed month of Ramadan in holy shrines

The honorable pilgrims to Holy shrines of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, in Iraq, Iran and Syria to revive the last night of the blessed month of Ramadan in the holy holy shrines. In Iraq, Samarra, Najaf Al-Ashraf and Holy…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine reveals new progress on extension project of holy courtyard

Imam Ali Holy Shrine reveals new progress on extension project of holy courtyard

The General Secretariat of Imam Ali Holy Shrine has revealed new progress in its expansion project of the holy courtyard, to add more space to serve pilgrims during massive pilgrimages to Holy Najaf. Dr. Abdul Hadi Al-Ibrahimi, a member of…
Shia followers of AhlulBayt extend their heartfelt condolences on martyrdom of Imam Ali

Shia followers of AhlulBayt extend their heartfelt condolences on martyrdom of Imam Ali

The loyal Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, have extended their heartfelt condolences on the tragic anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The believers, from all over the world, commemorated the Imam’s martyrdom,…
Over 14 thousand pilgrims readying to commemorate Al-Askariyain World Victory Day

Over 14 thousand pilgrims readying to commemorate Al-Askariyain World Victory Day

The Al-Wala’ wa al-Fida’ wa al-Fateh Procession has begun preparations for the annual trip to Holy Samarra to support the two holy Imams on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan. Under the slogan “Here We Are O…
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