Holy Shrines

Prayers resume at Grand Mosque in Mecca after 7-month pause for virus

Prayers resume at Grand Mosque in Mecca after 7-month pause for virus

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…
Commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Redha

Commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Redha

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…
Millions of pilgrims continue to walk to Imam Ali Holy Shrine to revive the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

Millions of pilgrims continue to walk to Imam Ali Holy Shrine to revive the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

Millions of people are continuing their walk towards the Holy Shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, in Najaf to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the Noble Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny.A Shiawaves…
Banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya in Bein al-Haramein

Banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya in Bein al-Haramein

As a special mourning ritual, the largest banquet in honor of Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon her, was organized last night in Bein al-Haramein.The mourning ritual, which is held for the seventh year in a row, was initiated under the…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine reveals date of Zainabiya Hill Site in al-Aqeelah Courtyard

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine reveals date of Zainabiya Hill Site in al-Aqeelah Courtyard

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine revealed the date of the partial and final opening of the Zainabiya Hill Site, which is located in al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard, as part of the large expansion project of the Shrine. Imam Hussain Holy Shrine revealed…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays red carpet on the courtyard in preparation for Ashura

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine lays red carpet on the courtyard in preparation for Ashura

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine began the process of laying the courtyard with red carpet, in preparation for the eternal Ashura rituals on the tenth of Muharram. Imam Hussein Holy Shrine began the process of laying the courtyard with red carpet,…
Crowds of pilgrims arrive at Imam Ali Holy Shrine to mark the Day of Mubahala

Crowds of pilgrims arrive at Imam Ali Holy Shrine to mark the Day of Mubahala

Crowds of pilgrims gathered at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, on the occasion of the Day of Mubahala.   Crowds of pilgrims gathered at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, on the…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine raises the banner “Of whomsoever I am a master, Ali is his master” to celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

Imam Ali Holy Shrine raises the banner “Of whomsoever I am a master, Ali is his master” to celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

Within the ongoing preparations by Imam Ali Holy Shrine to celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer, or the inauguration of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, as an imam for Muslims on the eighteenth of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated ahead of the Greatest Eid

Imam Ali Holy Shrine decorated ahead of the Greatest Eid

Employees of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali hung adornments and decorations throughout the holy shrine, ahead of the Greatest Eid, Eid al-Ghadeer.  Employees of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali hung adornments and decorations throughout the holy shrine, ahead…
Lifting Holy Kaaba dress prior to Hajj season

Lifting Holy Kaaba dress prior to Hajj season

Those in charge of the Sacred House of God raise the lower part of the clothing of the Holy Kaaba 3 meters in the middle of the month of Dhul Qi’dah with the approach of the Hajj season, and this…
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