Iraq
Remains of 605 ISIS victims unearthed near prison in northern Iraq
May 16, 2023
Remains of 605 ISIS victims unearthed near prison in northern Iraq
The remains of 605 people believed to have been killed by ISIS have been exhumed from a mass grave near a prison in northern Iraq, a government agency has said, adding that the process of opening the graves extended over…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its meetings on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
May 14, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its meetings on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
The first deputy of Holy Karbala Governor, Jassim Al-Fatlawi, has reiterated full support for ‘Karbala Vision Project: 50 million pilgrims during Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage 2023″ launched by Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala. Al-Fatlawi’s statement came…
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…