Holy Shrines

Imam Ali Holy Shrine Covered in Black Over Holy Prophet Muhammad’s Martyrdom Anniversary …………….. The Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf, Iraq, has been adorned with black banners and mourning flags to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad (peace be…

Innovative Study Explores Turning Arbaeen Pilgrims’ Steps into Energy in Holy Karbala ……………… Holy Karbala hosted the first research session of the 9th International Arbaeen Scientific Conference on August 19, 2025, highlighting a study on converting pilgrims’ footsteps into clean…

Art Exhibition Highlights Spiritual and Cultural Dimensions of Arbaeen in Holy Karbala …………….. Holy Karbala hosted a visual arts exhibition alongside the International Arbaeen Scientific Conference, organized by the Karbala Center for Studies and Research in collaboration with Baghdad University’s…

Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala Highlights Unity, Hospitality, and Resilience ……………… Millions of pilgrims from Iraq and abroad gathered in Holy Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, marking one of the world’s largest annual religious events. The pilgrimage, honoring Imam Hussein (peace…

Global Media Spotlight: Karbala’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage Exemplifies Order and Solidarity ………………. Arab and international media outlets have highlighted the exceptional organization of this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Holy Karbala, which attracted more than 21 million participants from Iraq and abroad.…

Kadhimiya Draped in Black as Mourning Flags for Holy Prophet Raised ———————————- As the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) approaches, the holy sites of Kadhimiya has been draped in black, with mourning…

Holy Karbala Hosts Third International Arbaeen Photography Forum ………………. The holy shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in Holy Karbala inaugurated the third International Forum of the World Arbaeen Union, bringing together photographers from Iraq and several Arab…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Remarks on Prayer in Holy Karbala During Daily Scholarly Session ——————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, during a recent daily scholarly meeting, answered questions regarding prayers in holy sites. He addressed the issue of performing a…

Millions Converge on Holy Karbala for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ……………… Millions of Shia Muslims from Iraq and around the world marked the Arbaeen pilgrimage, commemorating 40 days since the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The annual event, regarded…

Holy Najaf Welcomes 17 Million Pilgrims During Arbaeen ………………. The holy city of Najaf received nearly 17 million pilgrims during this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to Governor Youssef Kanawi. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, he said surveillance cameras…