Holy Shrines

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…

Thousands of pilgrims have arrived at Imam al-Redha Holy Shrine in the holy city of Mashhad to commemorate his martyrdom anniversary, amid following health procedures.Large crowds flocked from the holy city of Mashhad and various Iranian cities, to participate in…

Worshippers returned to perform prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca on Sunday, marking the second stage of lifting of Covid-19 restrictions at the Muslim holy site.Images that surfaced from official accounts showed worshippers performing fajr prayers at the Grand…

Followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Redha, peace be upon him, according to some noble narrations.The holy city of Mashhad witnessed special rituals to mark the painful occasion, as hundreds of pilgrims…