Holy Shrines

Holy Najaf Welcomes 17 Million Pilgrims During Arbaeen ………………. The holy city of Najaf received nearly 17 million pilgrims during this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to Governor Youssef Kanawi. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, he said surveillance cameras…

Holy Karbala Launches Major Cleanup Campaign After Arbaeen ………………. The municipality of Holy Karbala has launched a large-scale campaign to clean and restore the city following the Arbaeen pilgrimage, as part of the “Cleanliness Week” initiative introduced by Governor Nassif…

Over 21 Million Pilgrims Attend 2025 Arbaeen in Iraq ——————————– More than 21 million pilgrims attended the 2025 Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, according to authorities at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine. The commemoration, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, marks…

Non-Muslims Amazed by Arbaeen Pilgrimage ———————— According to the Shia Waves news agency, non-Muslim visitors to the Arbaeen pilgrimage have been amazed by the kindness, empathy, and remarkable organization of the pilgrims. The event is not limited to Shiites and…

Al-Baqiyyat Allah Foundation Launches Cleanup Campaign in Karbala ———————— The Al-Baqiyyat Allah (may Allah Hasten his reappearance) Foundation, affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Baghdad, has initiated its annual campaign to clean and organize the streets of…

Over 1 Million Medical Services Provided to Arbaeen Pilgrims in Najaf ————————— The Najaf Health Department has announced that more than one million medical services have been provided to both Iraqi and foreign pilgrims since the start of the Arbaeen…

Imam of Holy Shrine of Sayyida Zainab Warns of Attacks on Shias ——————————- Sheikh Adham Khatib, the Imam of the holy shrine of Sayyida Zainab (peace be upon her), has issued a warning regarding armed assaults, extortion, and the confiscation…

Seminaries Provide Religious Services for Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————————- The Mahqiq Karaki seminary and the Allameh Ibn Fahd al-Hilli seminary have both launched promotional and service activities in Karbala for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Shia Waves Persian reported. These initiatives aim to…

Iraqi Artists Depict Imam Hussein’s Legacy Through Visual Arts …………….. The art of painting and sculpture has long played a central role in portraying the tragedy of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), using visual symbolism to reflect values such…

Over 14,000 Mourning Processions Participate in Arbaeen Commemorations in Holy Karbala ……………. Mourning processions have commenced their program to mark the Arbaeen pilgrimage at the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother, Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The…