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Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday

The faithful spend the eve of Friday at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)

Crowds of the faithful observed the eve of Friday at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine mobilized its resources to cater to the needs of the visitors, providing them with a wide range of services. Prior to this, the Holy Shrine had prepared a comprehensive plan covering security, healthcare,

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To regulate the movement of visitors, the Department Between the Two Holy Shrines has begun installing metal barriers in the central squareOn Thursday night, staff from the "Between the Two Holy Shrines" Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine began installing metal barriers to regulate the movement of visitors in the central square. These measures are part of the service and organizational efforts provided by the department to ensure a safe environment for those visiting theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterdayThe Care and Order Department provides comprehensive care for the elderly and individuals with special needsThe staff of the Order Maintenance Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have provided humanitarian assistance to the elderly and individuals with special needs, aiming to facilitate their movement and enable them to perform their Ziyarat rituals. These services, carried out by the department’s Humanitarian Services Unit, included pAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterdayFollowing the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authorit...To highlight achieved milestones: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hospitals participate in the Iraqi Health Exhibition and Conference 2026 To review services provided to citizens: Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority conducts a field tour of the Sayyida Zainab Al-Kubra Specialized Ophthalmic Surgical Center.Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنفyesterdayTo review services provided to citizens: Representative of the Supreme Religious...Following the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine dispatched a medical delegation to the Al-Shabaka subdistrict At Just a Few Months Old and Weighing 5 Kilograms: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Successfully Performs Bone Marrow Transplant for Infant with Acute LeukemiaImam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنفyesterdayTo highlight achieved milestones: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hospitals participate...The Technical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches the Second Level of the “1,000 Programmer Leaders” Initiative. Following the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine dispatched a medical delegation to the Al-Shabaka subdistrictImam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنفyesterdayAt Just a Few Months Old and Weighing 5 Kilograms: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Succ...The Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the success of an allogeneic bone marrow transplant for an infant diagnosed with acute leukemia, in a medical achievement that highlights the level of healthcare integration. The Head of the Authority, Dr. Haider Hamza Al-Abadi, told the Official Site that "the child is no more than a few months old and weighs approximately (5) kilograms." He explained that she underwent treatment until achieving a complete response, after which the medical team initiated the bone marrow transplant procedure from a donor. He noted that "this achievement was realized thanks to the integration between Warith International Cancer Institution and Al-Mujtaba Hospital for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, contributing to the execution of complex medical procedures and providing specialized treatments for patients within Iraq," emphasizing the importance of continuously developing medical capabilities and delivering healthcare to patients.Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنفyesterdayIn preparation for the "Al-Kafeel Girls" graduation ceremony, the Vehicles Department continues its logistical preparations at the Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) ComplexThe staff of the Vehicles Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine are continuing their logistical operations in preparation for the 11th central graduation ceremony for female students from Iraqi universities, known as the "al-Kafeel Girls" cohort. These operations include transporting crates of drinking water and preparing designated areasAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoAccompanied by the Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, the Head of the Shia Endowment Bureau inspects the academic landscape and infrastructure of Al-Ameed UniversityThe Head of the Shia Endowment Bureau, Dr. Haidar Al-Shammari, toured Al-Ameed University to examine the institution’s current status, infrastructure, the progress of its educational operations, and its ongoing academic and construction projects. He was accompanied during the tour by the Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoWith the participation of more than 150 students, the Department of Intellectual Affairs held a dialogue seminar on the challenges facing youth in Dhi QarThe Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a discussion forum, with the participation of over 150 students from Al-Nasr Preparatory School for Boys in the Al-Nasr District, Dhi Qar Governorate. Mohammed Hussein Abdul Abbas, media coordinator for the local branch of the "Moon Forum" (Multaqa Al-QamaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoThe External Sites Affairs Department follows up on the needs of several centers and institutions affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Department of External Sites Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducted field visits to several of its centers and institutions in Dhi Qar and Basra to assess their needs and identify their service and administrative requirements. The visits included the Southern Heritage Center—affiliated with the Department of Islamic and HuAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoImam Hussain Holy Shrine Sends Medical Delegation to Al-Shabaka Subdistrict in t...Following the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine dispatched a medical delegation from the Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital to the Al-Shabaka subdistrict, located about (70) kilometers from the Iraqi-Saudi border deep within the western desert of Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, to provide medical and therapeutic services to the residents of the subdistrict and surrounding villages. The Administrative Director of the hospital, Engineer Abbas Abdul Ali, stated in an interview with the "Official Website" that "the delegation includes (12) doctors across (9) medical specialties, alongside nursing and supporting staff, in addition to providing the necessary medicines, as well as medical and laboratory supplies required to examine and treat patients." He explained that "this initiative comes in implementation of the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, aimed at assessing the health conditions in remote areas and enhancing the medical services provided to their residents—especially since Al-Shabaka subdistrict and its surrounding villages, which have a popula…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف2d agoThe Technical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches the Secon...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Participates in Karbala Agricultural Conference to Foster Collaboration with Dutch Firms Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex Attracts Elite Specialist Doctors at Nominal Fees to Ease Citizens' BurdensImam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف2d agoIn appreciation of its achieved accomplishments... The Secretary-General of the...Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex Attracts Elite Specialist Doctors at Nominal Fees to Ease Citizens' Burdens Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Sends Medical Delegation to Al-Shabaka Subdistrict in the Western Desert near the Iraqi-Saudi BorderImam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف2d agoImam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex Attracts Elite Specialist Doctors at No...The Imam Hussain Medical Complex, affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority's representative office and supervised by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the recruitment of a group of specialists across various medical fields to provide their services to patients for a nominal fee of just (6) thousand dinars, as part of its ongoing efforts to deliver healthcare and alleviate the financial burdens on patients. The Administrative Director overseeing the complex, Abbas Abdul Ali, stated in an interview with the "Official Website" that "the initiative's first phase included the recruitment of (10) physicians from the Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital, who hold advanced specialized degrees in multiple fields, including general surgery, urology, and ear, nose, and throat surgery," noting that "the doctors have dedicated part of their time to providing medical services within the complex." He added that "the complex enjoys the support of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, and aims to make medical services accessible to citizens at reduced fees, thereby easing the burden of visiting private clinics." He pointed out t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف2d agoThrough a mourning gathering, the Women’s Religious Guidance Division concludes its program of commemorative observances marking the martyrdom anniversary of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her)The Women’s Religious Guidance Division, under the Office of the Senior Official for Women’s Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, has concluded its mourning program commemorating the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her), in accordance with the second historical narration. In collaboration with the Women’sAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoOn the martyrdom anniversary of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her), service processions continue to provide their offerings to visitorsService processions (mawakib) stationed throughout the holy city of Karbala continue to provide services to visitors arriving to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the Lady of the Women of the Worlds, Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her). These services are delivered under the direct supervision and coordination of the Department of Rites,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago

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