Iraq

On Wednesday July 3, coinciding the 26th of Dhul-Hajjah, the meeting of “Present and Future of Shiism in Europe” was held at Allamah Ibn Fahd al-Hilli (may Allah bless his soul) seminary, one of the scholarly centers affiliated to Grand…

On Sunday night, coinciding the first night of Muharram, the red flag of the Shrine of the Honourable Sayyed al-Shuhada and Abalfazl al-Abbas, peace be upon them both, will be changed after Maghrib and Isha prayers. The Holy Shrines are…

The local government in Holy Karbala has announced that a piece of land measuring 1,000 dunams (100 hectares) has been designated for constructing the largest industrial city in the province, aiming to create thousands of job opportunities and boost economic…

The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, held on Saturday a meeting to discuss the security procedures and plans for the coming Tenth of Muharram and Holy Arba’een pilgrimages. According to a statement released by the Ministry, “the meeting,…

Iraq has ranked 11th globally and 2nd in the Arab world among the countries most affected by terrorism, according to the Global Terrorism Index 2023. According to a statement by the Strategic Center for Human Rights, “Iraq is ranked second…

The holy city of Karbala is preparing for the mourning of Imam al-Hussain (peace be upon him) ahead of the month of Muharram, and in the first step, a mourning tent was set up in the Shrine of the Honourable…

Muharram-mourning Mawakib are being prepared this year in the holy city of Karbala, as in previous years, with dozens to be set up near the Holy Shrines. Karbala Governorate has also taken measures to increase its security forces during these…

The Women’s Quranic Institute, one of the centres affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has launched the national “Fidda” Quranic competition for memorizing the Holy Quran in Holy Najaf. The competition aims to promote the culture of Holy Quran memorization among…

For several years, the 19th of Dhul Hajjah has been commemorated as a historical event related to the land of Karbala in the Shiite calendar. Mazlumiyyah refers to the injustice and oppression inflicted upon Karbala and the Master of the…

Pakistani farmers are facing a financial crisis: Production costs for crops like wheat and cotton have doubled in a year due to rising prices for fertilizers, fuel, and electricity. At the same time, government policies and imports have driven down…