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English news from the holy shrines and Shia news agencies, gathered automatically twice a day and republished here with credit to the publisher.
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Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17h agoFor the second night... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine holds a mourning assembly in commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) according to the first narration
The Public Speaking Division for Hussayni Preaching at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a mourning assembly to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the first narration. The council was held in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) as part of the annual
The administration of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is following up on the preparations of the Al-Ameed Educational Group for the new academic yearAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)19h ago
The Department between the two holy shrines spreads black banners of mourning in commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23h ago
For the first time in Iraq, the Ministry of Health and Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra...Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
One Is the First of Its Kind in Iraq: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Constru...Imam Hussain Holy ShrineyesterdayMore stories
Aiming to provide a safe educational environment, the Maintenance Department at...Under the directives of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, and the Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayachi, the department's technical and engineering staff carried out a series of service and enhancement projects at the kindergarten. According to a statement from the Maintenance Department obtained by the official website, "The completed works included laying 400 square meters of interlocking paving stones and 250 square meters of tartan flooring, in addition to installing shock-absorbent padding for child safety, fitting plastic glass, and performing painting and maintenance across several facility areas." The department added that "these efforts fall within the framework of service initiatives undertaken by the General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine across various schools, institutions, and government departments in Holy Karbala, with the goal of fostering a safe, suitable environment for children and enhancing the educational landscape." It further explained that "the initiative also serves to strengthen cooperation and coordination with governmental bodies, particul…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
Spanning 14 Donums: Expansion Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Co...Engineering and technical crews in the Expansion Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine have commenced construction on the first building of the Medical Staff Housing Project, aimed at supporting the health sector and providing a suitable residential environment for medical and nursing personnel. In a statement obtained by the official website, the department stated that "the project covers a total area of 14 donums and includes the construction of 8 residential buildings, each standing 8 stories high, with a total built-up area reaching 60,800 square meters." It added that "the structural design of the project adheres to modern standards, where the construction footprint on the site does not exceed 40%, while the remaining area is dedicated to services and green spaces, accounting for no less than 25% of the project's total area." The department further clarified that "ongoing work at the site of the first building includes constructing and reinforcing fundamental piles, pouring lean concrete, and curing the concrete slab with water spraying," noting that "execution phases are subject to continuous technical and engineering supervision to ensure accurate implementati…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
Al-Kafeel University completes its preparations for the start of the new academic year 2026–2027Al-Kafeel University has completed its academic, administrative, and technical preparations for the start of the new academic year 2026–2027. The preparations included the arrangement of academic, administrative, and technical requirements, ensuring an organized start to the academic year and contributing to providing a suitable educationaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine holds a mourning assembly to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) according to the first narrationThe Public Speaking Division for Hussayni Preaching at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a mourning assembly to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the first narration. The council is organized in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) in two sessions, morning andAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The delegation of the Karbala Health Department praises the level of free medical services at the Sayed Jaafar Al-Hilli CenterA delegation from the Karbala Health Department commended the quality of free services provided to visitors at the Sayed Ja'far al-Hilli Emergency Medical Services Center, which operates under the Medical Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. Dr. Haifa Al-Tamimi, Head of the Department, stated that the Sayed Ja'far al-Hilli CenteAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
In coordination with the Department of Religious Rites, mourning processions commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Al-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the first narrationMourning processions commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), in coordination with the Department of Hussayni Rites, Processions, and Bodies at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. The department prepared an organizational plan outlining the schedule and routes for the processions, ensuring the smooth flowAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
Graduates of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development take their graduation oath at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Graduates of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development took their graduation oath at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine welcomed a group of officers from the Institute's 31st cohort—hailing from various Iraqi governorates—who swore an oath of allegiance to theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
University of Karbala: The agricultural projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employ modern technologies to enhance sustainability and economic feasibilityThe Dean of the College of Agriculture at Karbala University, Dr. Ali Abdul Hussein Al-Rubaie, confirmed that the agricultural projects implemented by the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employ modern technologies to enhance sustainability and economic feasibility. Al-Rubaie said: "It is gratifying to see the use of modern technologies in the agriculAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
Visitors perform the rituals of reciting the Du'a al-Nudbah in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) witnessed, this morning, the first Friday of the month of Rabi' al-Thani, the recitation of the Du'a al-Nudbah in the presence of a gathering of visitors. The prayer recitation ceremony was performed in a worshipful and spiritual atmosphere, as the believers implored God AlmAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
Crowds of visitors observe the eve of Friday at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The holy city of Karbala witnessed a massive influx of visitors marking the first Thursday night of the month of Rabi’ al-Thani at the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). Karbala welcomes these visitors, who come to visit the two sacred shrines and demonstrate their devotion to the Ahl al-BAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
On Thursday night, the Department Between the Two Holy Shrines prepares the central square as a resting area for visitors and provides a variety of servicesThe "Between the Two Holy Shrines" Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine prepared the central area as a rest zone for visitors and began providing various services on Thursday night. These services included carpeting the central area to accommodate visitors, thereby providing them with suitable spaces to sit and rest. Through its serviAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
On Thursday night, the Hospitality Department serves meals to visitorsThe Hospitality Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides meals to visitors visiting the shrines of Imam Al-Hussayn and his brother, Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them), on Thursday nights. Department staff handle the preparation and distribution of meals to visitors through three main service points, in addition to welcoming gAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
According to the first narration.. The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine spreads banners of mourning and black in commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have displayed banners of mourning and black drapery to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her), in accordance with the first historical account. Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, the department's deputy head, stated that theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine signs a contract to implement services and infrastructure for the Al-Qamar Residential CityThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has signed a contract with a reputable Iraqi real estate development and contracting company to execute service and infrastructure works for "Al-Qamar Residential City," a project designated for the Shrine's staff. Sayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, stated: "The Al-Abbas's (pAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes the events of the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing educationThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing education. The Women's Religious Guidance Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Holy Shrine in the Sheikh Al-Kulayni Complex, organized the ceremony under the sloAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launches the activities of the honoring ceremony for the students of the Ghirass Educational ProgramThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the activities of the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and teaching reading and writing. The Women's Religious Guidance Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Holy Shrine in the Sheikh Al-Kulayni Complex, is organizing the ceAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d agoArticles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.