Iraq
Residents of Iraqi city of Mosul celebrate reopening of Prophet Seth Mosque
October 8, 2023
Residents of Iraqi city of Mosul celebrate reopening of Prophet Seth Mosque
The residents of Iraqi city of Mosul have celebrated the rebuilding and opening of the shrine and mosque of Prophet Seth, son of Prophet Adam (peace be upon them), which was completely destroyed by ISIS terrorists in 2014. Shia Waves…
At least 113 killed, over 150 injured as fire rips through wedding party in Iraq
September 27, 2023
At least 113 killed, over 150 injured as fire rips through wedding party in Iraq
At least 113 people have been killed and more than 150 injured in a fire that engulfed a wedding celebration in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province, local officials and emergency services said. Fireworks, candles, and other materials used during the event…
Deadly drone attack to Airport in Iraq’s Kurdish region kills 6, wounds 2 security forces
September 19, 2023
Deadly drone attack to Airport in Iraq’s Kurdish region kills 6, wounds 2 security forces
At least six people have been killed in a suspected drone attack on an airport near the city of Sulaymaniyah in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq, Al Jazeera reported today, September, 19. The incident took place at the…
UN security council votes to conclude year-long probe into ISIS activities in Iraq
September 17, 2023
UN security council votes to conclude year-long probe into ISIS activities in Iraq
The Security Council on Friday voted unanimously to end, a year from now, a U.N. investigation into activities of Sunni-extremist ISIS group in Iraq. The vote came at the request of the Iraqi government. The resolution noted that Baghdad also…
Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources: Euphrates at its lowest level in history
September 15, 2023
Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources: Euphrates at its lowest level in history
The Iraqi Ministry of Water Resources has announced that the water level of the Euphrates River has reached its lowest level in its history. The spokesman of this Ministry claimed that the Euphrates River has been affected by the irrigation…
Over one million pilgrims entered Iraq until now to commemorate Arbaeen
August 28, 2023
Over one million pilgrims entered Iraq until now to commemorate Arbaeen
The Iraqi Border Crossings Authority revealed today Monday the number of foreign pilgrims who have arrived in Iraq to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The director of the Authority, Major General Omar Al-Waeli, said…
“Rain and temperature drop during this week”, says Iraqi weather forecast
August 27, 2023
“Rain and temperature drop during this week”, says Iraqi weather forecast
The Iraqi Meteorological Organization has forecast rain and temperature drop during this week.According to the announcement of this organization, the weather will be cloudy and rainy in the central region on Monday. It adds that, during the night, thunder and…
Holy City of Karbala: An international city and a destination for the free people
July 24, 2023
Holy City of Karbala: An international city and a destination for the free people
The first Deputy Governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Monday, that the holy city of Karbala has become known internationally and is now the destination for the free people, due to the massive pilgrimages of Ashura and Arba’een.…
Crowds of Husseini children hold their mourning ceremonies inside Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
July 24, 2023
Crowds of Husseini children hold their mourning ceremonies inside Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
The Karbala-based mourning procession of Abdullah al-Raḍī, a Husseini procession named after the infant of Imam Hussein, peace be upon them, held its mourning ceremonies inside the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, amid a broad participation…
More than 2000 service Mawakib, 200 mourning groups settled in Holy Karbala
July 24, 2023
More than 2000 service Mawakib, 200 mourning groups settled in Holy Karbala
The Hosseini Rituals and Mawakib Department of Abalfazl al-Abbasi Shrine announced the number of processions that participate in providing various services to pilgrims during the month of Muharram. The number of Hosseini Mawakib inside the old part of Karbala and…