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Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage

Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage

The employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine have begun the work of preparing the shrine’s gates, from which the mourners will pass on the afternoon of the tenth of Muharram. The assistant head of the holy courtyard department at the holy…
Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala

Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala

During the sacred month of Muharram, there are many rituals that embody the tragedy that befell Imam Hussein, his family and his honorable companions. Among these rituals is that the first ten days of the sacred month of Muharram are…
Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage

Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage

The Health care and Medical Education Authority affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the mobilization of all efforts and medical staff to provide the pilgrims with the best medical services possible through its plans for the martyrdom…
Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims

Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims

The Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced its plan for the Ashura commemoration during the first ten days of Muharram.The head of the department, Sayyed Adel al-Mousawi, said that “Under the guidance of the representative of the Supreme…
In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual

In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual

The holy city of Karbala witnessed, this Sunday morning, a large crowd of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorating the mourning ritual of Zanjeel, in remembrance of the Ashura tragedy of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The…
Refectory of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares plans for Ashura

Refectory of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares plans for Ashura

The Refectory (Mudheef) Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is preparing meals for tens of thousands of pilgrims who come to the shrine of the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him, on Ashura. The assistant head of the aforementioned…
Security and service preparations for mourning ceremonies of Ashura in Holy Karbala

Security and service preparations for mourning ceremonies of Ashura in Holy Karbala

Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has mobilized all efforts to secure the Ashura ceremonies and prepare all the requirements for the mournful month of Muharram, revealing the participation of more than 5,000 volunteers to contribute to the implementation of the security…
Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal 

Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal 

Today, Wednesday, the holy province of Karbala recorded a rise in temperatures that reached (49 degrees Celsius) in its center, and (51 degrees Celsius) in its Ain Al-Tamr district, which is the highest among the countries of the world. With…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid with red carpet as part of commemorating mournful Muharram

Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid with red carpet as part of commemorating mournful Muharram

Employees working in the Service Department at Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid Al-Haydari Courtyard with red carpets as part of their services for the mourning processions in the mournful month of Muharram. The Assistant Head of the Service Affairs Department…
Holy Karbala: The entrances to the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, covered with sand in preparation for Ashura ceremonies

Holy Karbala: The entrances to the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, covered with sand in preparation for Ashura ceremonies

The holy shrines in Karbala began to lay the entrances to the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, with sand, in preparation for the Ashura ceremonies, which will start on the tenth…
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