Holy Shrines

Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the world to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.     Mournful atmosphere covers the holy…

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has determined the date when the ceremony will be held where the red flag will be replaced with a black one as a sign of the beginning of the sorrowful month of Muharram.   Imam Hussein…

 The Child Care Department of Imam Hussein Shrine has launched a project to qualify 1000 children’s writers.    The Child Care Department of Imam Hussein Shrine has launched a project to qualify 1000 children’s writers. Mohammed al-Hisnawi, department director, said…

The Department of Husseini Rituals of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced that more than 1500 services unit and Husseini procession have been registered to offer free services to the pilgrims and to practice the Ashoora rituals in the…

An animation titled “Sayyed Al-Maa” (master of water) featuring the courage and bravery of Hazrat Abbas, peace be upon him, in the Battle of Taf (680 A.D.), was selected as the best 3D animation in the 11th edition of Ghadir…

A holy grille of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has arrived in Antwerp city, Belgium in order to be displayed in one of the Belgian museums.      A holy grille of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has…

Leaders of the Middle Euphrates Operations and Karbala Police have organized a joint security conference in the presence of all directors of the security services in order to discuss the security plan for Ashura, as part of the early preparations…

 Ahlul-Baye Youth Group has held a gallery of drawings at Kerbela International for Art of Imam Hussein Shrine.    Ahlul-Baye Youth Group has held a gallery of drawings at Kerbela International for Art of Imam Hussein Shrine. The gallery has…

An Egyptian delegation has visited Imam Hussein Center for Maintaining Manuscripts recently.   An Egyptian delegation has visited Imam Hussein Center for Maintaining Manuscripts recently. The delegation consisted of remarkable figures, some of whom were the head of Antiquity Maintenance…

Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadeer.    Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations…