Holy Shrines
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city
March 27, 2024
Residents of Holy Najaf, activists call for preserving historical and cultural landmarks in holy city
Residents of Holy Najaf and a number of Iraqi activists called on the concerned authorities to preserve the city’s heritage and historical identity. These demands come as the old city and the area around Imam Ali’s Holy Shrine are witnessing…
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba
March 27, 2024
Millions of Shia celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shia Shrines confirmed the success of the festivals and events held in honor of the auspicious occasion of the birth of the great grandson of the Holy Prophet, Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mujtaba, peace be upon the.…
Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba
March 26, 2024
Residents, visitors of Holy Karbala celebrate blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Mujtaba
Residents of the holy city of Karbala and its visitors celebrated the auspicious occasion of the second Infallible Imam, Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, on the 15th of blessed Ramadan, inside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and…
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
March 25, 2024
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
The renovation operation of the entrance to the old city in Najaf al-Ashraf, which leads to the shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, will be launched before the anniversary of his “head-strike injury” on the 19 of Ramadan.…
Muslims worldwide mark sorrowful demise anniversary of Prophet’s honorable wife, Sayyeda Khadijah
March 21, 2024
Muslims worldwide mark sorrowful demise anniversary of Prophet’s honorable wife, Sayyeda Khadijah
Muslims and Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, all over the world have commemorated the sorrowful demise anniversary of the Mother of Believers—Sayyeda Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the Prophet’s honorable wife, peace be upon them. The tenth of the…
UNESCO mission to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
March 19, 2024
UNESCO mission to Iraq visits Holy Shrine of Imam Ali in Holy Najaf
The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf received a delegation from the UNESCO mission in Iraq, to conduct an exploratory tour inside the holy shrine, and the courtyard of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be…
Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces
March 17, 2024
Holy Karbala now receives more than 80M pilgrims around the year, Governor announces
The Governor of the Holy City of Karbala, Nasif Jasim Al-Khattabi, has announced that more than 80 million visitors arrive in the province annually, with a significant increase in visits on Fridays. During a televised interview followed by Shia Waves…
Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet
March 16, 2024
Holy Najaf hosts largest annual Ramadan Iftar banquet
As part of promoting solidarity and brotherhood during the holy month of Ramadan, the people of Holy Najaf, Iraq, every year organize the largest iftar banquet that extends along the roads leading to the shrine of Imam Ali, peace be…
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine-affiliated Quran House launches Ramadan Quran recitation sessions
March 14, 2024
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine-affiliated Quran House launches Ramadan Quran recitation sessions
The Quran House at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine announced today, Tuesday, the start of the Ramadan Quranic recitation sessions, where the first part of the Holy Quran was recited in all branches of the House across Iraq. Karar Al-Shammari, an official…
Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya
March 4, 2024
Shia Muslims celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, around the world have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein’s beloved daughter, Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon them. Sayyeda Ruqayyah, peace be upon her, whose birth is marked on Sha’ban…