Iraq

The Local Government in the holy city of Karbala has announced it is new project for constructing a asmart multistory car park, which will be erected on the side opposite to the current Unified Local Car Park in the city.…

Iraq’s National Museum is offering a rare exhibition of ancient Quran manuscripts. The collection includes 80 manuscripts that are being showcased for the first time in Baghdad. According to Ahmed al-Alyawi, Director General of the museum, “This exhibition is about…

The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that more than two million pilgrims, from Iraq and other world countries, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf. According to the Information Technology Center of…

The loyal Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, have extended their heartfelt condolences on the tragic anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The believers, from all over the world, commemorated the Imam’s martyrdom,…

The architect residing in the Netherlands, Muhammad Khattab, unveiled an engineering project to design giant gates for the entrances to the holy city of Karbala with decorations and shapes inspired by domes and minarets, which he considers important in relation…

The Najaf Governorate Police Command held a security meeting that was attended by the Governor of Holy Najaf, Majid Al-Waeli and top security officials. The meeting discussed security plans for maintaining security during the coming anniversary of the martyrdom of…

The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf hosted yesterday, Sunday, massive numbers of mourners who commemorate the day on which the Imam was struck on his honorable head by the most wicked man, Abdul…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine has raised the black banner of sorrow over the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary, amid the presence of officials and a number…

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation, for Relief and Development, affiliated to the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, and in partnership with IHC organization, has begun preparing Ramadan meals for this year. Mr. Abdul-Saheb…

Iraq inaugurated an oil refinery in the central city of Karbala on Saturday, a project the government hopes will reduce its dependency on imports. Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani announced the refinery had begun “commercial production” after an opening ceremony…