Iraq
Quran memorization plan begins in Iraq
Holy Shrines
August 6, 2018
Quran memorization plan begins in Iraq
Iraq’s first national Quran memorization plan titled “Imamayn Askariyayn” got underway in Samarra, north of the country. Iraq’s…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi office praises Baitul Mawada project for marriage aids in Iraq
Islam World
August 5, 2018
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi office praises Baitul Mawada project for marriage aids in Iraq
The office of the Grand religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, praised the…
UN says 178 people killed, wounded in acts of violence across Iraq in July
Islam World
August 2, 2018
UN says 178 people killed, wounded in acts of violence across Iraq in July
A total of 79 Iraqi civilians were killed and another 99 injured in acts of terrorism, violence and armed conflict…
Iraqi troops arrest eight wanted militants from ISIS in Mosul
Islam World
July 31, 2018
Iraqi troops arrest eight wanted militants from ISIS in Mosul
Iraqi security forces have arrested eight ISIS militants, who were wanted on terror charges, in Mosul city, the Iraqi Interior…
Floor of al-Abbas Holy Shrine covered with art piece
Holy Shrines
July 31, 2018
Floor of al-Abbas Holy Shrine covered with art piece
An art piece designed with rare alabaster was laid on the floor of the Holy Shrine of al-Abbas, peace be…
Ongoing works in al-Rasool al-Atham Courtyard
Holy Shrines
July 31, 2018
Ongoing works in al-Rasool al-Atham Courtyard
In cooperation with Iraqi Holy Shrines’ Renovation and Construction Committee, the engineering and technical staffs in Imam Ali Holy Shrine…
Quran competition course held for Iraqi women
Islam World
July 28, 2018
Quran competition course held for Iraqi women
A course for women on refereeing Quran competitions was recently held in Iraq. A course for women on…
SRW calls for an Iraq that is open to all religions and races
World
July 28, 2018
SRW calls for an Iraq that is open to all religions and races
The International Shia Rights Watch Organization has called for an Iraq that is open to all religions and races, as…
Shia Muslims across the world celebrate Imam al-Ridha birth anniversary
Holy Shrines
July 25, 2018
Shia Muslims across the world celebrate Imam al-Ridha birth anniversary
Shia Muslims across the world on Friday attended ceremonies celebrating the birthday anniversary of Imam al-Ridha, peace be upon him.…
Karbala hosting Quran competition for Iraqi women
Holy Shrines
July 24, 2018
Karbala hosting Quran competition for Iraqi women
The second edition of Iraq’s national Quran competition for women is underway in the holy city of Karbala with 100…