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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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To Strengthen Cooperation and Elevate Service Standards for Pilgrims: Imam Hussa...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine16 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the street leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Media Department organizes a training workshop in photography for its staffAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participates in a meeting of the secretaries-general of the holy shrines in IraqAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026More stories
The Grid Manufacturing Department has begun fabricating a new door for the sanctuary of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Department of Manufacturing Shrines’ Grids and Doors at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has commenced work on a new door for the sanctuary of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The department's head, Mr. Nadhem al-Ghurabi, stated: "Our teams have begun work on manufacturing the 'Lady Ruqayyah (peace be upon her)' doAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
Conclusion of the Third Annual General Conference at Al-Ameed UniversityAl-Ameed University has concluded the third edition of its annual general conference, held under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine and spanning two days. The closing proceedings were attended by Mr. Laith Al-Mousawi, a member of the Holy Shrine’s Board of Directors; Dr. Jawdat Nouri Al-Jashami, the University President; as welAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
Day Two of Al-Ameed University’s Third Annual General Conference BeginsUnder the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, Al-Ameed University launched the activities of the second day of its third annual general conference. Dr. Lamia Abdul-Karim, the University President's Assistant for Scientific Affairs, stated: "The second day's activities included a variety of segments, notably a lecture highlighting severalAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
In support of diabetic patients... Al-Thaqilayn Cancer Hospital, affiliated with...University of Al-Subtain for Medical Sciences, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, commemorates World Physical Therapy Day. Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and Ministry of Health Sign Cooperation Protocol to Deliver Healthcare Services at Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital in KarbalaImam Hussain Holy Shrine15 Sept 2026
Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders, affiliated with the I...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine15 Sept 2026
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and Ministry of Health Sign Cooperation Protocol to Del...The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the signing of a cooperation protocol with the Public Health Directorate of the Iraqi Ministry of Health, aimed at implementing an integrated program to deliver primary and secondary healthcare services at Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women The General Supervisor of Hospitals at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Dr. Sabah al-Musawi, stated in an interview with the official website that "under the direct guidance of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai, a cooperation protocol was signed with the Public Health Directorate at the Ministry of Health, with the aim of implementing an integrated program to provide primary and secondary healthcare services at Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women He clarified that "the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, and with the support of the Minister of Health, to provide integrated health services across its healthcare institutions," noting that "the signing of the protocol took place in the presence of the Director General of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Prof. Dr. Riyadh…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine15 Sept 2026
Al-Wafi Foundation completes the documentation of data on the victims of terrorist operations for the year 2011Al-Wafi Documentation and Studies Foundation at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has completed the documentation of the Ministry of Health's data on the victims of terrorist operations that occurred in Iraqi provinces in 2011. The head of the analysis and monitoring center at the institution, Mr. Zahir Al-Khafaji, said: "The work included analyzinAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
Just before the start of the new academic year... The schools of the Al-Ameed Educational Group present their annual development plansThe schools of the Al-Ameed Educational Group presented their annual development plans, with the aim of discussing them with the administration of the Education and Teaching Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, and reviewing the most prominent programs and development projects for the new academic year. The schools that submitted theirAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
The Media Department organizes a training workshop to develop content creation skillsThe Media Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized a training workshop titled "Know Your Audience, Achieve Your Goals," aimed at developing media skills and enhancing participants' capabilities in content creation. Workshop instructor Mr. Hassanein Abdul-Hussein Al-Asadi stated: "The department's Media Training Center organized thiAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)14 Sept 2026
The Intellectual Affairs Department discusses with a delegation from the Martyrs Foundation a number of issues related to processing the transactions of martyr families and serving themThe Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine discussed with a delegation from the Martyrs Foundation several issues related to following up on the rights of the families of martyrs. This came during a meeting hosted by the Iraqi Center for Documenting Extremism Crimes, affiliated with the department, attendeAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)14 Sept 2026
Under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine.. The launch of the third annual general conference of Al-Ameed UniversityAl-Ameed University, under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, launched the activities of the third edition of the annual general conference. The events were attended by a member of the Board of Directors of the Holy Shrine, Dr. Afdhal Al-Shami, the head of the Education and Higher Education Authority, Dr. Abbas Al-Dadah Al-Moussawi,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)14 Sept 2026
University of Al-Subtain for Medical Sciences, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine14 Sept 2026
The Holy Sanctuary Management Department continues its daily work to create a suitable atmosphere for visitorsStaff from the Holy Shrine Management Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continue their daily operations to prepare a suitable environment for visitors within the sanctuary of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). These daily tasks include the continuous cleaning and scenting of the holy sanctuary and the sacred gridAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)14 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel Museum adopts an integrated preservation system to protect its historical artifactsThe Al-Kafeel Museum of Treasures and Manuscripts at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employs an integrated preservation system—incorporating comprehensive protection and safety measures—to ensure a secure environment for its historical artifacts. Mr. Hassan Hadi Al-Salman, Head of the Museum’s Storage Unit, stated: "The storageAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)13 Sept 2026
The Holy Courtyard Care Department is conducting a cleaning campaign in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out a cleaning campaign in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, the department's deputy head, stated that the staff performs various daily tasks to ensure a suitable atmosphere for visitorsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)13 Sept 2026
The Grid Manufacturing Department begins preparing the brass plaques for the text of the Ziyarat of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The department of manufacturing the holy shrines' grids and doors at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun preparing the brass plaques with the text of the Ziyarat of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) to install them in their designated place in the holy courtyard. Mr. Karrar Muhammad from the Carpentry Division of the department said,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)13 Sept 2026
Serving the People of Karbala with the Latest International Specifications: Stra...The Strategic Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the ongoing progress of paving work on one of the main streets in Al-Binaa Al-Jahiz district of Holy Karbala governorate. Featuring a width of 30 meters, the project forms part of continuous efforts to develop infrastructure and enhance the quality of local services. In a statement received by the Official Website, the department stated that "the project encompasses the construction of a dual-carriageway road for two-way traffic, as well as the creation of modern water fountains and green spaces planted with trees, helping to impart a civilized and aesthetic character to the area." The statement added that "the project's work is being executed in line with approved architectural requirements and an advanced structural design, alongside laying sub-base layers according to technical specifications and pouring a 25 cm thick concrete layer beneath the asphalt layers to guarantee the road's durability and sustainability." It further explained that "the project falls within the plans of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine aimed at contributing to the infrastructure development of the Holy City of Karbala and upgrading its…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine13 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.