Iraq
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
February 14, 2024
Based on intelligence efforts, Iraq announces arrest of ISIS-linked terrorist
The Joint Operations Command in Iraq announced on Tuesday the arrest of the financial official of the terrorist organization “ISIS” in the country. The Command’s statement said, “Through intelligence efforts, including monitoring and tracking operations, the heroes of the Counter-Terrorism…
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
February 12, 2024
15,000 archaeological sites in Iraq, with less than 10% of them discovered, ministry says
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Antiquities revealed today that Iraq has 15,000 archaeological sites, noting that less than 10% of these sites have been discovered. The Deputy Minister, Fadel Al-Badrani, said in an interview with the official newspaper,…
Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says
February 11, 2024
Work on high-speed train project linking Holy Karbala to Holy Najaf to begin soon, ministry says
The Iraqi Minister of Transportation, Razzaq Al-Saadi, announced that the high-speed train project linking the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf will soon commence, with the capacity to transport around 25,000 passengers per hour. The minister further explained that “the…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes 2nd batch of heaters to poor families in Holy Karbala
February 4, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes 2nd batch of heaters to poor families in Holy Karbala
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala announced today the distribution of the second batch of electric heaters to a large number of families in the holy city. The Public Relations official, Hussein Al-Adeli, told Shia Waves…
Iraq among top 10 buyers of gold in world, research unit reveals
February 4, 2024
Iraq among top 10 buyers of gold in world, research unit reveals
Three Arab countries, including Iraq, appeared in the list of the top 10 gold buyers in 2023. Recent data collected by the Energy Research Unit shows that the central banks of Libya, Iraq and Qatar were among the top 10…
Kazimayn Walk approaching its final days as devotees of Ahlul-Bayt near Shrine of Imam al-Kazim
February 3, 2024
Kazimayn Walk approaching its final days as devotees of Ahlul-Bayt near Shrine of Imam al-Kazim
Pilgrims, mourners and devotees of the Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) from all over the world are reaching the city of Kazimayn on foot and in vehicles to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kazim (peace be upon him).…
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…