Holy Shrines
Thousands of pilgrims revive Arafah Day in Karbala
August 11, 2019
Thousands of pilgrims revive Arafah Day in Karbala
Thousands of pilgrims from Iraq and abroad are performing the special pilgrimage and rituals for Arafah Day in the holy city of Karbala. Thousands of pilgrims from Iraq and abroad are performing the special pilgrimage and rituals for Arafah Day…
The Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa replaced
August 10, 2019
The Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa replaced
The ceremony of changing the Kaaba’s Kiswa began after the dawn prayer on Saturday, as usual by the General Presidency of the Holy Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque on the day of Arafah each year. The ceremony of changing the…
New holy grille of al-Qasim ibn Imam al-Kadhim unveiled in Babylon
August 10, 2019
New holy grille of al-Qasim ibn Imam al-Kadhim unveiled in Babylon
The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq, announced the completion of the new grille of al-Qasim bin Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, in the province of Babylon. The General Secretariat of the Shia Shrines in Iraq,…
The largest Shia convoy of Azerbaijan arrives in the holy city of Mashhad
August 8, 2019
The largest Shia convoy of Azerbaijan arrives in the holy city of Mashhad
More than 1,000 Shia pilgrims from the Republic of Azerbaijan have arrived in the holy city of Mashhad, making it one of the largest convoys to reach the city from another country. More than 1,000 Shia pilgrims from the Republic…
9,000 copies of Quran pulled out of Mecca Grand Mosque daily for errors
August 4, 2019
9,000 copies of Quran pulled out of Mecca Grand Mosque daily for errors
About 9,000 copies of the Holy Quran are being pulled out of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, every day for errors in the text or incomplete pages, according to Khaled Al-Harithy, director of About 9,000 copies of…
Japanese historian converts to Islam at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
August 4, 2019
Japanese historian converts to Islam at Imam Redha Holy Shrine
A young Japanese historian has converted to Islam after extensive research on Islam, on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Mohammad Taqi, peace be upon him. A young Japanese historian has converted to Islam after extensive research on Islam, on…
Kadhumiya Holy Shrine hoists black banners for martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
August 1, 2019
Kadhumiya Holy Shrine hoists black banners for martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad
The General Secretariat of Kadhumiya Holy Shrine organized the annual banner replacement ceremony for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him. The General Secretariat of Kadhumiya Holy Shrine organized the annual banner replacement ceremony for…
Connecting four basements with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to provide space for pilgrims
July 30, 2019
Connecting four basements with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to provide space for pilgrims
In terms of controlling the throng of pilgrims during the Arba’een pilgrimage and making more space for the pilgrims, the Imam Hussain Shrine has begun connecting Bab Elqibleh basement with the In terms of controlling the throng of pilgrims…
Delegation from Indian Ministry of Defense Visits Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
July 29, 2019
Delegation from Indian Ministry of Defense Visits Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
The representative of the Indian Defense Minister Turej Zaidi and his accompanying delegation visited the Holy shrine of Imam Hussein. The representative of the Indian Defense Minister Turej Zaidi and his accompanying delegation visited the Holy shrine of…
Lifting the curfew imposed on the holy city of Samarra
July 28, 2019
Lifting the curfew imposed on the holy city of Samarra
The Samarra Operations Command has decided to lift the curfew imposed on the holy city for years. The Samarra Operations Command has decided to lift the curfew imposed on the holy city for years. The Command announced two…