Iraq
Iraq: Nationwide curfew lifted, borders open as the security situation stabilized
August 30, 2022
Iraq: Nationwide curfew lifted, borders open as the security situation stabilized
The nationwide curfew imposed by the Iraqi government was lifted today. Borders with Iran have reopened and the security situation is stable. Meanwhile, Najaf and Baghdad international airports announced the continuation of their flights without interruption. Iraq is witnessing the…
Najaf International Airport announces the continuation of its flights
August 30, 2022
Najaf International Airport announces the continuation of its flights
Today, Tuesday, Najaf International Airport announced the continuation of its flights without interruption. Najaf Airport Director Captain Hikmat Ahmed said, in a press statement followed by Shia Waves News Agency, that Najaf International Airport continues with its flights, and no…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces special plan to transport pilgrims during the massive Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 30, 2022
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces special plan to transport pilgrims during the massive Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The General Secretariat of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced that it has developed a special plan to transport pilgrims to and from the main checkpoints in Karbala during the massive Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The Assistant Head of the Mechanisms Department at…
Live broadcast of Arbaeen Walk 2022 on Imam Hussein Media Group
August 29, 2022
Live broadcast of Arbaeen Walk 2022 on Imam Hussein Media Group
Coinciding with the beginning of the mournful month of Safar, the live broadcast of the Arbaeen Walk (1444 AH – 2022 AD) has begun on the screens of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) Media Group. For the 12th year…
Libraries of Imam Hussain and Imam Redha Holy Shrines to expand cooperation
August 29, 2022
Libraries of Imam Hussain and Imam Redha Holy Shrines to expand cooperation
The special library of the Holy Prophet’s Infallible Household in Imam Redha Holy Shrine, northeastern Iran, has signed an MOU with the library of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, in a bid to expand cooperation. Deputy of Organization…
Holy Karbala Health Directorate puts emergency plan for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 28, 2022
Holy Karbala Health Directorate puts emergency plan for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Today, Sunday, the health directorate of holy Karbala has announced its emergency plan for the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Director-General of the Karbala Health Department, Sabah Al-Moussawi, said in a statement received by…
The first steps of the Arbaeen Walk towards Karbala start from the far south of Iraq
August 28, 2022
The first steps of the Arbaeen Walk towards Karbala start from the far south of Iraq
Al-Faw district in Basra province witnessed the launch of the first steps towards the holy city of Karbala, to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Security forces were deployed on various roads taken by the…
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi prepares for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 27, 2022
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi prepares for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Mission of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, the Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Karbala, prepares to provide its activities on the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The Mission, in a statement received by Shia Waves…
Iraq: University students’ procession launched to revive Husseini Cause
August 27, 2022
Iraq: University students’ procession launched to revive Husseini Cause
Today, in Karbala, the annual united mourning procession of the Iraqi universities students was launched to revive the Husseini Cause. “Today, a large number of Iraqi university students gather, along with their professors, to renew their condolences to Imam Hussein,…
‘Great Husseini Project’ to install ice-making plant ahead of Massive Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala
August 27, 2022
‘Great Husseini Project’ to install ice-making plant ahead of Massive Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Holy Karbala
The team of the ‘Great Husseini Project’, which provides services the Arbaeen pilgrims in Holy Karbala, announced the import of an ice-making plant to serve the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the processions and service bodies…