Iraq
Iraqi army announces killing of over 105 ISIS terrorists since beginning of 2023
May 14, 2023
Iraqi army announces killing of over 105 ISIS terrorists since beginning of 2023
The Iraqi army has announced the killing of over 105 members of the terror group (ISIS) since the beginning of the year, Major General Tahsin al-Khafaji, spokesperson for the Joint Operations Command said on Tuesday, assuring that the military operations…
Iraq: Border Crossing Authority discusses requirements of Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage
May 14, 2023
Iraq: Border Crossing Authority discusses requirements of Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Border Crossing Authority held a meeting, in the presence of the chairman and board members to discuss the requirements of the Arba’een Massive Pilgrimage. The Authority said in a statement seen by Shia Waves Agency that, “The board…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine confirms continuation of expansion work
May 11, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine confirms continuation of expansion work
The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced, today Thursday, that its employees have made significant progress in the expansion project of the holy shrine. Abdul Hadi Al-Ibrahimi, a member of the board of directors at the Imam Ali Holy Shrine,…
Central Graduation Ceremony for Iraqi universities organized in Holy Bainul Haramain
May 8, 2023
Central Graduation Ceremony for Iraqi universities organized in Holy Bainul Haramain
Around 3000 students from various Iraqi universities took the graduation oath at the Shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) this Friday afternoon, as part of the graduation ceremony of Iraqi university students for the year 2023. Upon…
Construction works underway at Iraq’s religious sites
May 8, 2023
Construction works underway at Iraq’s religious sites
The Secretariat-General of the Shia Holy Shrines in Iraq has revealed, today Monday, that construction works are underway in a number of holy sites. The Secretariat-General said that these projects are launched in order to accommodate the increasing numbers of…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine discusses designs for expansion project with specialists
May 6, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine discusses designs for expansion project with specialists
Imam Ali Holy Shrine has revealed its plans to expand the Holy Shrine which will include three courtyards surrounding the main shrine to accommodate the growing numbers of pilgrims visiting Imam Ali, peace be upon him. The Holy Shrine held…
ISIS network destroyed in Diyala, Iraq
May 4, 2023
ISIS network destroyed in Diyala, Iraq
The Intelligence and Investigation bureau of the Iraqi Interior Ministry announced that the forces of this organization succeeded in inflicting fatal blows to terrorist elements using the intelligence documents that led to the discovery of the terrorist network. According to…
Karbala: Local authorities pledge to boost tourism, provide best services to pilgrims
May 4, 2023
Karbala: Local authorities pledge to boost tourism, provide best services to pilgrims
The Governor of Holy Karbala, Nsaif Al-Khattabi, said on Wednesday, that the local government is dedicating more efforts to provide the best services to the pilgrims of Imam Hussein and Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas, peace be upon them. During presiding over…
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
May 4, 2023
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
The Iraqi Ministry of Health has delivered, today Thursday, the bodies of 20 soldiers of the Speicher Massacre to their families. The victims were killed by ISIS terrorist group near the Speicher military base in Iraq’s Tikrit province in 2014.…
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
May 4, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi has met the Pakistani Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Amjed Ali, and his accompanying delegation. Ayatollah Al-Najafi stressed, during the meeting, the importance of consolidating mutual collaboration and bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. In a…