Holy Shrines

Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in Iraq, many of them beginning the journey on feet from the holy city of Najaf.   Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in…

The Department of Religious Affairs at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine has launched its preaching project prepared for the pilgrims heading to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage at Karbala’s holy shrines. A large number of seminary lecturers were dispersed among stations along…

In cooperation with Sanad For Peace Organization, the delegation of the Imam Hussein Shrine has held a workshop in the city of Mosul to support and discuss a cooperation pact in terms of confronting social challenges and committing to the…

The Dar-ol-Quran affiliated to Imam Ali holy shrine announced that it is ready to implement resting places for Arbaeen pilgrims in Basra Province, Iraq.   The Dar-ol-Quran affiliated to Imam Ali holy shrine announced that it is ready to implement…

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 Ruqaiya, peace be upon her.   Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran…

A number of Quranic booths have started operating in Iraq’s Basra province as some pilgrims began their journey on foot to the holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen.   A number of Quranic booths have started operating in Iraq’s Basra…

Religious leaders from around the world have met in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to speak out against religious extremism and the spread of sectarian propaganda by the Western media.   Religious leaders from around the world have met in…

The winners of the Arbaeen international photo contest Iraq 2018 were announced.   The winners of the Arbaeen international photo contest Iraq 2018 were announced. The competition was organized by the Imam Hussein holy shrine in cooperation with Iraq’s Photography…

A number of Quranic institutes in Baghdad said they plan to hold a march in the city on Saturday to commemorate the movement and uprising of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   A number of Quranic institutes in Baghdad…

Though it is a holy landmark for Shia people, Imam Ridha Holy Shrine in the Iranian city of Mashhad attracts many foreign non-Muslim tourists and visitors from around the world.     Though it is a holy landmark for Shia…