Karbala
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
Holy Shrines
October 1, 2017
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony, Twereej Run ritual,…
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…
15000 meters of red carpet spread for Day of Ashura
Holy Shrines
September 30, 2017
15000 meters of red carpet spread for Day of Ashura
15000 meters of red carpet were spread inside Imam Hussein Shrine, al-Abbas Shrine, and in the area between the two…
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…
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…
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…
Views of a christian scholar about battle of Karbala
World
September 28, 2017
Views of a christian scholar about battle of Karbala
The 680 AD Battle of Karbala in which Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his faithful companions sacrificed their…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Holy Shrines
September 21, 2017
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to replace the holy red flag
Holy Shrines
September 21, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to replace the holy red flag
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has determined the date when the ceremony will be held where the red flag will be…