Iraq
Resumption of Work on Um al-Banin (peace be upon her) Courtyard Project
August 2, 2024
Resumption of Work on Um al-Banin (peace be upon her) Courtyard Project
The engineering teams at al-Abbas Holy Shrine have resumed work on Um al-Banin (peace be upon her) Courtyard project. The total area of the courtyard is 20,000 square meters, which includes a basement occupying the entire area of 10,000 square…
Iraqi Interior Minister Announces Completion of Preparations for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 2, 2024
Iraqi Interior Minister Announces Completion of Preparations for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari announced from the holy city of Karbala that all necessary preparations have been completed to ensure the success of this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage. This statement was made during a press conference held in Karbala, where…
Iraqi Minister of Interior visits Diyala Governorate ahead of Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
August 1, 2024
Iraqi Minister of Interior visits Diyala Governorate ahead of Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage
In a series of provincial visits, the Minister of Interior of Iraq went to Diyala Governorate in order to supervise the implementation of support and service activities as well as to manage security issues related to Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage of…
Iraqi authorities highlight pivotal role of security cameras on Iraq-Syria border
July 29, 2024
Iraqi authorities highlight pivotal role of security cameras on Iraq-Syria border
The Iraqi Border Forces Command confirmed on Sunday its readiness to deal with any attempts to infiltrate the border from the Syrian side, highlighting the significant role of thermal cameras in securing the borders between the two countries. The Commander…
Iraqi paraglider pilot on Guinness World Records after flying with biggest national flag
July 29, 2024
Iraqi paraglider pilot on Guinness World Records after flying with biggest national flag
The Iraqi paraglider pilot Hussein al-Sheihani is now on the Guinness World Records list after he flew in his paramotor trike carrying the biggest Iraqi flag. In a press statement, al-Sheihani said, “In a world equipped with immense and superior…
Iraq: Preparations Underway for Arbaeen 2024 Pilgrimage
July 29, 2024
Iraq: Preparations Underway for Arbaeen 2024 Pilgrimage
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced key decisions regarding the preparations for the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage during the fourth session of the Supreme Coordination Authority, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported yesterday. According to the source, al-Sudani urged local governments…
Iraq: Security forces uncover mass grave containing 14 bodies of ISIS victims near Mosul
July 26, 2024
Iraq: Security forces uncover mass grave containing 14 bodies of ISIS victims near Mosul
A mass grave containing remains of at least 14 people was discovered on Wednesday near Mosul, northern Iraq, with security forces saying it dates back to when ISIS controlled the area between 2014 and 2017, The National newspaper reported. According to…
Baghdad Metro, Karbala-Najaf high-speed elevated train to be implemented in August
July 26, 2024
Baghdad Metro, Karbala-Najaf high-speed elevated train to be implemented in August
Iraq’s Prime Minister’s transport advisor, Nasser al-Asadi, announced on Wednesday that implementation of the Baghdad Metro project will begin in August. In a televised interview followed by Shia Waves Agency, Al-Asadi mentioned that “Thursday is the last day for evaluating…
Iraq executes 10 militants on terrorism-related charges
July 23, 2024
Iraq executes 10 militants on terrorism-related charges
Iraq on Monday executed 10 militants sentenced to death on terrorism charges, Reuters reported citing security sources. The executions were carried out at a prison in the southern Iraqi city of Nassiriya and all those executed were Iraqi nationals, Reuters…
Karbala Charity Foundation supports Mawakib serving Husseini mourners in Holy Karbala
July 23, 2024
Karbala Charity Foundation supports Mawakib serving Husseini mourners in Holy Karbala
The Karbala Charity Foundation (Guest House of Sayyida Umm al-Binin, peace be upon her), one of the centers affiliated with the Karbala Office of the Marja (Grand Ayatullah Shirazi), supplied provisions in two stages to the Hussaini Mawakib serving pilgrims…