Iraq
Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries
February 1, 2024
Iraqi author releases book on developmental story of Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein over 14 centuries
Saeed Rashid Zamizm, an Iraqi writer and researcher, has published a book on the Holy Husseini Shrine entitled “Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, from reconstruction to destruction during 1400 years”, news and local sources announced in the…
Iraqi activists expect increase in number of pilgrims during martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 31, 2024
Iraqi activists expect increase in number of pilgrims during martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
Iraqi religious activists expect that the holy city of Kazimiyah in the capital Baghdad will witness a large million-person participation to commemorate the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kazim, peace be upon him. The activists considered that “this…
Christians continue to migrate from Southern Iraq in search of better life conditions
January 29, 2024
Christians continue to migrate from Southern Iraq in search of better life conditions
Based on the statistics announced by the Council of Churches in Basra, the number of Christian families living in southern Iraq has shrunk from more than 7 thousand to less than 350 families, Arabic media sources proclaimed, quoting the Iraq…
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
January 28, 2024
Baghdad gears up for coming pilgrimage of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim
The Mayrolty of Iraq’s Capital, Baghdad, has announced its special plan to receive the millions of Shia pilgrims who will commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, at his Holy Shrine, in Holy Kadhimiya. According…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt walk toward Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
January 14, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt walk toward Holy Samarra to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Ali Al-Hadi
Massive crowds of pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces have set off on foot towards the holy city of Samarra to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon him. Pilgrims have began their processions from the provinces of…
Iraq: Analysis of aerial images may lead to new mass grave sites
January 11, 2024
Iraq: Analysis of aerial images may lead to new mass grave sites
With nine years into the Speicher Massacre committed by Daesh terrorists in 2014, the Mass Grave Department—an affiliate of the Martyrs Foundation—still expects to find new mass grave sites. In a statement followed by Shia Waves Agency, the head of…
Iraqi PM inaugurates “Ya Hussein” road in Dhi Qar Governorate
January 8, 2024
Iraqi PM inaugurates “Ya Hussein” road in Dhi Qar Governorate
In the presence of Iraq’s Prime Minister, Muhammad Shaya’a al-Sudani, and other officials and local residents, Dhi Qar governorate in southern Iraq witnessed today Monday the opening of “Ya Hussein” road project. This project, with a total length of three…
Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala begins paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road
January 8, 2024
Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala begins paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road
The Directorate of Roads and Bridges in Holy Karbala, Iraq, has announced the beginning of the paving process of Ayenul-Tamur road, one of the routes the pilgrims to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine on the Holy Arba’een take on their on-foot…
Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday
January 7, 2024
Iraq to launch 47th session of Baghdad International Fair next Wednesday
The Iraqi Ministry of Commerce announced today, Sunday, the launching date of the the activities of the Baghdad International Fair, in its new session. Director General of Planning and Supervision at the Ministry, Talib Hassan Nama, said in a statement…
Shia Muslims set out from southern Iraq towards Baghdad to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
January 7, 2024
Shia Muslims set out from southern Iraq towards Baghdad to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
One month ahead of the painful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, began walking from southern Iraq to the capital, Baghdad. The pilgrims have begun…