Iraq
Shia Muslims marking Tasu’a worldwide
Islam World
September 30, 2017
Shia Muslims marking Tasu’a worldwide
Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the…
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Islam World
September 30, 2017
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit…
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
Holy Shrines
September 30, 2017
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
The medical staff of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun offering free medical assistance to pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be…
Mandaean Sabeans share with Shia Muslims sorrowful feelings over Muharram
Islam World
September 30, 2017
Mandaean Sabeans share with Shia Muslims sorrowful feelings over Muharram
For the tenth consecutive year, members of the Mandaean- Sabean community continue to hold Husseini processions and provide services in…
First annual conference for Husseini processions and service groups
Islam World
September 30, 2017
First annual conference for Husseini processions and service groups
The Cultural Project and Activity Center of Imam Hussein Shrine in the city of Diywanya has held the first annual…
PMU foils attack on Shia mourners in Iraq
Islam World
September 28, 2017
PMU foils attack on Shia mourners in Iraq
Members of the Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi) foiled a planned attack by Takfiri terrorists…
Holy Shrine’s entrances covered with sand to facilitate mourners’ passage
Holy Shrines
September 28, 2017
Holy Shrine’s entrances covered with sand to facilitate mourners’ passage
Within the preparations Imam Hussein Shrine has made is covering the path extending from the main gate of Imam Hussein…
Iraqi forces end phase 1 of Hawija offensive: command
Islam World
September 28, 2017
Iraqi forces end phase 1 of Hawija offensive: command
Iraq’s military command said Sunday it completed a first phase of operations to recapture Islamic State’s last holdout in Kirkuk.…
Iraqi forces kill hundreds of daesh terrorists during offensive in Hawija
Islam World
September 26, 2017
Iraqi forces kill hundreds of daesh terrorists during offensive in Hawija
The Iraqi forces have killed more than 200 Daesh terrorists, and liberated around 500 square kilometers of territory west from…
Iraqi Army, Hashd al-Shaabi liberate more than 40 villages in Hawija
Islam World
September 25, 2017
Iraqi Army, Hashd al-Shaabi liberate more than 40 villages in Hawija
Iraqi Army and the Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) liberated more than 40 villages in the western and southern and eastern…