Holy Shrines
Qibla Basement project sees progress in its construction work
May 2, 2024
Qibla Basement project sees progress in its construction work
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has revealed further progress in its Qibla Basement project, which is a part of its plan to expand the area surrounding the holy shrine. Pictures obtained by Shia Waves Agency document the project’s advancement, including…
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Al-Sadiq
April 30, 2024
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Al-Sadiq
Organizers of Hussaini processions in Holy Najaf and Karbala have announced their preparations to mark this tragic occasion which falls on the 25th of the current month of Shawwal 1445, corresponding to May 2, 2024. It should be mentioned that…
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Ali, martyrdom of Imam Al-Sadiq
April 29, 2024
Shia Muslims prepare to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Ali, martyrdom of Imam Al-Sadiq
Imam Ali Holy Shrine and the organizers of Hussaini processions in Holy Najaf have announced their readiness to commemorate the Arba’een anniversary of Imam Ali and the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them. The Holy Shrine said…
French Ambassador to Iraq highlights importance of Holy Karbala
April 29, 2024
French Ambassador to Iraq highlights importance of Holy Karbala
The French Ambassador to Iraq, Éric Chevallier, emphasized the great significance and symbolic importance of the holy city of Karbala, affirming his willingness to visit the holy city at the nearest opportunity. Chevallier expressed admiration for Karbala and its various…
Imam Ridha Holy Shrine gifts rare Quranic manuscript to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
April 28, 2024
Imam Ridha Holy Shrine gifts rare Quranic manuscript to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
Imam Ridha Holy Shrine has gifted a digitized copy of a rare Quranic manuscript to the treasury of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Holy Karbala. Salah al-Siraj, the director of the Manuscript Imaging and Cataloging Center affiliated with the Intellectual and…
Restoration of blessed dome of shrine of Alama Al-Hilli completed
April 22, 2024
Restoration of blessed dome of shrine of Alama Al-Hilli completed
The Secretariat-General of the Shia Shrines in Iraq announced today, Monday, that it had completed rehabilitating dome of the shrine of Alama Muhammad Bin Nama Al-Hilli (may his soul be sanctified) in the province of Babylon, as part of efforts…
Holy Karbala hosts central graduation ceremony for Iraqi universities
April 21, 2024
Holy Karbala hosts central graduation ceremony for Iraqi universities
Yesterday, Friday, the holy city of Karbala embraced the 4th central graduation ceremony for the Iraqi universities, where more than 4500 students performed the rituals of visiting the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent…
Christian delegation visits Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, sees unique architecture
April 14, 2024
Christian delegation visits Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, sees unique architecture
Members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, affiliated with the Vatican, expressed their happiness to have the honor of visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala. Abbas Al-Muhanna, the official…
Muslims and Shias worldwide celebrate blessed Eid al-Fitr
April 10, 2024
Muslims and Shias worldwide celebrate blessed Eid al-Fitr
The holy city of Karbala in Iraq, as well as other holy cities in Iran and Syria, witnessed the observance of special religious rituals for Eid al-Fitr, amidst prayers for goodness and peace to spread across the world on this…
Advisor to Al-Azhar Sheikh expresses happiness over visiting Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
April 9, 2024
Advisor to Al-Azhar Sheikh expresses happiness over visiting Al-Abbas Holy Shrine
The Egyptian advisor to Al-Azhar Sheikh, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Samad Mahanna, expressed his happiness over his visit to Holy Karbala. Sheikh Mahanna described his visit to the Holy Shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him, as historic and…