Holy Shrines
French-Iraqi project to archive Iraqi manuscripts digitally
December 26, 2018
French-Iraqi project to archive Iraqi manuscripts digitally
A delegation from the University of Paris has visited Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Restoration, affiliated with the Imam Hussein Shrine, to carry out a project to archive and retain the Iraqi manuscripts digitally. A delegation from the…
11th National Elite Quran Recitation Contest concludes its activities
December 25, 2018
11th National Elite Quran Recitation Contest concludes its activities
The 11th National Elite Quran Recitation Contest concludes with the representative of the Quran House of the Imam Hussein Shrine, international Quran reciter Usamah ElKerbela’i awarded for the first place. The 11th National Elite Quran Recitation Contest concludes with…
Removing old Martyrs holy grille to install new one
December 24, 2018
Removing old Martyrs holy grille to install new one
The engineering and technical staff of the Imam Hussein Shrine has begun removing the old l holy grille of the Martyrs (those who were martyred with Imam Hussein “peace be upon them” on the Day of Ashura) in order to…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine participates in the Second Shia-Catholic Forum
December 23, 2018
Imam Ali Holy Shrine participates in the Second Shia-Catholic Forum
The Heritage Revival and Investigation Division at the Imam Ali Holy Shrine participated in the Second Shia-Catholic Forum, which was organized by the Al-Balaghi Academy in cooperation with the Imam al-Khoei Library. The Heritage Revival and Investigation Division…
Catholic priests and researchers visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
December 22, 2018
Catholic priests and researchers visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A group of catholic clerks, scientists and researchers specialized in Islamic studies had the honor of visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine, where they were warmly received by its PR. A group of catholic clerks, scientists and researchers specialized in…
Kufa mosque in Iraq hosting Quran competition.
December 22, 2018
Kufa mosque in Iraq hosting Quran competition.
The grand mosque in Kufa, south of Iraq, is hosting the 11th edition of a nationwide Quran competition. The grand mosque in Kufa, south of Iraq, is hosting the 11th edition of a nationwide Quran competition. Titled “Iraqi…
Museum-management workshops held in Iraqi universities
December 20, 2018
Museum-management workshops held in Iraqi universities
Imam Hussein Museum has conducted a number of workshops on museum management in Iraqi universities. Imam Hussein Museum has conducted a number of workshops on museum management in Iraqi universities. Imam Hussein Museum’s curator Dr. Ala’ Dheya-aDeen said, “Within…
Troupe of Imam Hussein Shrine participates in international theatrical festival
December 19, 2018
Troupe of Imam Hussein Shrine participates in international theatrical festival
The Child Care Department of the Imam Hussein Shrine has participated in Neopolis 33rdInternational Festival of Children’s Theater held in Tunisia. The Child Care Department of the Imam Hussein Shrine has participated in Neopolis 33rdInternational Festival of Children’s Theater…
Quranic circles planned for Iraqi tribes
December 19, 2018
Quranic circles planned for Iraqi tribes
The Dar-ol-Quran affiliated to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, held the first session of a series of Quranic circles planned for Iraqi tribes. The Dar-ol-Quran affiliated to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Fatima al-Ma’suma martyrdom anniversary
December 19, 2018
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Fatima al-Ma’suma martyrdom anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Ma’suma, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and…