The holy shrine manufacturing committee in Iran said that the new holy grille of al-Askariyain, peace be upon them, was accomplished and is now being transported to Samarra.
The holy shrine manufacturing committee in Iran said that the new holy grille of al-Askariyain, peace be upon them, was accomplished and is now being transported to Samarra.
Ibrahim Lajurdi, head of the manufacturing project, said that the project took four years to be finished. He added that the holy grille contains 10.5 tons of teak wood, 4.5 tons of silver, 3 tons of copper, and 70 kg of plated gold.
Officials in the committee said that the holy grille is being transported in collaboration with the Iraqi government to facilitate the passage of materials through the borders.