Holy Shrines

Al-Kadhumiya Holy Shrine concluded the activities of its ninth annual scientific conference, held on the centenary of the great Iraqi revolution (The Twentieth Revolution), under the slogan, “The Religious Authority: The Multiplicity of Roles and Unity of the Goal of…

Head of the Department of Manufacturing Grilles and Doors of Holy Shrines, affiliated with al-Abbas Holy Shrine, Mr. Nadhum al-Ghurabi, said, “Following the directives of the Secretary-General of al-Abbas Holy Shrine, our staff began the implementation and manufacture of a…

The Maintenance Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the completion of installing a temporary one-sided grille for the Zainabi Hill Site and laying the adjacent floor area, until the completion of al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard Project.Head of Department, Karim al-Anbari,…

A permanent exhibition hall belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Museum was opened in the Ruins of Babylon containing precious and rare artifacts dating back to several eras.The opening ceremony, held on October 31 at the Contemporary Hilla Museum in…

A delegation of the Kasnazani Sufi order in Diyala province, headed by Sheikh Ahmed al-Azzawi, visited al-Kadhumain Holy Shrine in Baghdad.The Deputy Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Saad Muhammad, received the delegation and expressed his great pleasure and pride in…

The al-Askariyain Holy Shrine announced the participation of five million pilgrims from various provinces in the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askary, peace be upon him.Head of the Media Department, Sheikh Muhannad al-Sharhani, said, “The total number…

Shias around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askary, peace be upon him.Mourning ceremonies are being held in Husseiniyahs, Islamic centers and houses of Ahlulbayt followers, peace be upon them, where the blessed biography of the…

The Samarra Operations Command announced the completion of its plan to secure the upcoming pilgrimage to al-Askariyain Holy Shrine.The commander of Samarra’s operations, Major General Jabbar al-Darraji, said that the command has completed its plan and final preparations to secure…

The Department of Foreign Pilgrims Affairs at Imam Redha Holy Shrine reported that two Spanish women converted to Islam following remote contact with the Holy Shrine.The department said in a statement, that due to the Covid-19 travel restrictions, more pilgrims…

The al-Askariyain Holy Shrine announced its plan for the upcoming pilgrimage commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askary, peace be upon him, with the participation of all departments concerned with providing services to pilgrims.The Holy Shrine’s Secretary-General Sheikh Sattar…