Holy Shrines

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 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…

The Indian Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Pise, expressed his delight at the honor of visiting the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Karbala. According to the Indian…

Millions of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated in Holy Karbala the mid-Sha’ban night, which marks the blessed birth of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah hasten his honourable reappearance. The holy city witnessed a large influx…

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has established service centres on several entrances leading to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in order to provide various services to pilgrims during the blessed mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. Mr.…

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that 11 trains, more than 300 buses, and thousands of vehicles will be used to transport visitors during the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage. The Ministry mobilized on Saturday its vehicles and staff in preparation for the…

The Department of Rituals and Processions at the Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, has announced the participation of 750 Husseini Mawakib in reviving the Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage. The head of the Department of…

The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…

Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…

The 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival has been launched in Holy Karbala under the slogan “Imam Hussein—peace be upon him—the Mobilization of the Free and the Secret of Victory”. The five-day festival will include various religious, cultural and artistic activities…