Holy Shrines
Iraq: Minister of Electricity discusses Holy Arba’een preparations with Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
June 12, 2024
Iraq: Minister of Electricity discusses Holy Arba’een preparations with Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
The Iraqi Minister of Electricity, Ziyad Ali Fadhil, discussed with the local government of Holy Karbala the preparations and arrangements for the upcoming Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage. The minister met with the chief advisor to the Legal Custodian of the Al-Abbas…
Grand Mosque of Kufa covered in black to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Baqir, Muslim ibn Aqil
June 12, 2024
Grand Mosque of Kufa covered in black to commemorate martyrdom of Imam al-Baqir, Muslim ibn Aqil
The Grand Mosque of Kufa is preparing to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein’s ambassador to Kufa, Muslim ibn Aqil (peace be upon them), during the first ten days of the holy month of Dhuʻl-Hijjah. Muslim ibn Aqil’s martyrdom anniversary…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine continues expansion project of holy shrine
June 6, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine continues expansion project of holy shrine
The Engineering Department at Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that its employees have continued the expansion work of the Haydari and Sayyeda Fatima holy courtyards. According to the department, the expansion area has reached approximately 20,000 square meters so…
Holy Khadimiya raises banners of mourning over holy domes to mark Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom
June 4, 2024
Holy Khadimiya raises banners of mourning over holy domes to mark Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom
The Khadimiya Holy Shrine has raised the black banners of mourning atop holy domes on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad Jawad, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent in Baghdad reported that a large crowd of believers participated…
Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab sees expansion due to record number of pilgrims
June 2, 2024
Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab sees expansion due to record number of pilgrims
The Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, in Damascus, Syria is being expanded to accommodate the increasing numbers of pilgrims during annual pilgrimages of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them. Engineer Ahmed Taher, the supervisor of the expansion…
Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announces readiness to receive mourners on Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom
June 2, 2024
Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announces readiness to receive mourners on Imam al-Jawad’s martyrdom
The Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has announced its full readiness to receive mourners on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him, which falls on the last day of the month of Dhu al-Qa’dah. Black banners…
Local government of Holy Karbala installs AI-powered surveillance camera system
May 28, 2024
Local government of Holy Karbala installs AI-powered surveillance camera system
The local government in the holy city of Karbala has announced the completion of the second phase of installing surveillance cameras and putting them into service, using an advanced system that utilizes artificial intelligence features to save time and provide…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces preparations for Arafa pilgrimage
May 27, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces preparations for Arafa pilgrimage
The Field Medical Center for Mass Gathering Medicine at Safeer al-Husseini Hospital, one of the medical centres affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced its readiness to provide medical services to pilgrims during the upcoming Arafa pilgrimage. The director…
Iraq: Dome of shrine of Imam Al-Kadhim’s grandson successfully installed
May 24, 2024
Iraq: Dome of shrine of Imam Al-Kadhim’s grandson successfully installed
The engineering and technical teams affiliated with the Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines have installed the dome of the shrine of Sayyid Muhammad, known as “Abu Drabash,” in Iraq’s Babylon, as part of the project to rebuild the holy…
Iraqi activists call on government to facilitate opening German consulate in Holy Karbala
May 23, 2024
Iraqi activists call on government to facilitate opening German consulate in Holy Karbala
Iraqi activists have called on the government to facilitate the opening of a new German consulate in the holy city of Karbala. According to their statements, establishing a German consulate in Holy Karbala would make it easier for Shia citizens…