Iraq
Twereej Run ritual in the holy city of Karbala on Ashura
August 9, 2022
Twereej Run ritual in the holy city of Karbala on Ashura
The massive mourning procession of “Twereej Run” was launched in the holy city of Karbala, after the noon and afternoon prayers. The run started from Qantarat al-Salam, as mourners made their way to Twereej Street leading to the Holy Shrines…
Tatbir ritual in the holy city of Karbala
August 9, 2022
Tatbir ritual in the holy city of Karbala
The holy city of Karbala has a special vibe these days. On the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the holy city of Karbala witnessed the presence of millions of mourners in white shrouds with their faces covered in…
Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 6, 2022
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
August 6, 2022
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
August 4, 2022
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…