Iraq
German journalist: Western media did not do justice to Iraq and the holy shrines
June 1, 2022
German journalist: Western media did not do justice to Iraq and the holy shrines
The General Secretariat of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosted a press delegation from Germany in coordination with the International Media Center and the Public Relations Department, to review the religious and service projects provided by the Shrine’s administration. German journalist…
3,400-year-old city discovered in northern Iraq
May 31, 2022
3,400-year-old city discovered in northern Iraq
Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient city dating back to the Mittani Empire around 3,400 years ago in the Tigris River in Duhok province, Iraq. “We found a 3,400-year-old ancient city in Semel district of Duhok dating back to the Mittani…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces completion date of al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard project
May 30, 2022
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces completion date of al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard project
With an area estimated at 160 thousand square meters and at a total cost of $650 million, the company implementing the al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard project in Karbala continues its work on the largest expansion project, which it hopes to open…
Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Christian Thought: British researcher lectures in scientific symposium in Karbala
May 30, 2022
Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Christian Thought: British researcher lectures in scientific symposium in Karbala
The Karbala Center for Studies and Researches, in coordination with the International Media Center at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, hosted the British researcher Dr. Chris Hewer to convey the truth of the Islamic religion to the West. Among the programs…
Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group meets with some personalities from the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala
May 28, 2022
Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group meets with some personalities from the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala
Sheikh Mustafa Muhammadi, Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group, met with some personalities in the holy city of Najaf, including Hajj Haider Shaaban and Hajj Ali Essam. Sheikh Muhammadi also met with Mr. Hussein al-Yasiri, a former member of the…
Iraq’s holy shrines mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon him
May 25, 2022
Iraq’s holy shrines mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon him
The holy shrines in Karbala, Najaf, Kadhumiya and Samarra were covered in black banners, in preparation for the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon him. Mourning ceremonies are being held to revive the sorrowful…
Iraq to lift visa requirement for Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims
May 24, 2022
Iraq to lift visa requirement for Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims
An official with the Iranian Interior Ministry says that Iraq will remove the visa requirement for Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran. Majid Mirahmadi, deputy Interior Minister and head of Iran’s Arbaeen Headquarters, said that according to negotiations made between Tehran and…
Famous Lebanese journalist and former Minister visits Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and describes Iraq as great in its greatness and lofty
May 23, 2022
Famous Lebanese journalist and former Minister visits Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and describes Iraq as great in its greatness and lofty
The former Lebanese Minister of Information, George Kordahi, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, and met the Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine. Kordahi said, “Is there anything more beautiful than this honor while I am…
The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq visits the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
May 18, 2022
The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq visits the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him
The Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Kotaro Suzuki, visited the holy shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, peace be upon him, and was taken on a tour of its historical landmarks. In a statement, the official website of…
Public Relations of the Shirazi Religious Authority organizes protest in front of the Saudi Embassy in Baghdad
May 10, 2022
Public Relations of the Shirazi Religious Authority organizes protest in front of the Saudi Embassy in Baghdad
The Public Relations of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, organized a protest in front of the Saudi Embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, in memory of the crime of demolishing the graves of the Imams…