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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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Affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, University of Al-Subtain for Medical S...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine13 Sept 2026
In Samawah: Engineering Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announce...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine13 Sept 2026
In the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine conclu...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine13 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes its participation in the 27th Baghdad International Book FairAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)13 Sept 2026More stories
The judging committee for the eighth National Al-Furqan Competition confirms the adoption of precise criteria for evaluating the performance of the contestantsThe judging committee for the eighth National Al-Furqan Competition confirmed the adoption of precise standards and criteria for evaluating the memorizers' performances and determining the final results. The competition was organized by the Women's Quran Institute, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official of Women's Affairs at the Al-AbAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)12 Sept 2026
The office of Sayed al-Sistani announces that Sunday is the first day of the month of Rabi' al-Thani for the year 1448 AHThe office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Sayed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani in Najaf al-Ashraf announced that tomorrow, Sunday, corresponding to (9/13/2026 AD), is the first of the month of Rabi’ al-Thani for the year 1448 AH.Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)12 Sept 2026
The Women's Quranic Institute concludes the eighth edition of the Furqan National Competition.The Women's Quranic Institute, affiliated with the Office of the Religious Authority for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, concluded the eighth edition of the National Furqan Competition in the holy city of Najaf. Dr. Israa Al-Akraoui, a member of the preparatory committee for the competition, said: "The competition witnessed thAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)12 Sept 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department implements a service campaign to clean the central courtyard and the roads leading to the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out a service campaign to clean the central courtyard and the paths leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The work included cleaning the canopies of the central square using specialized machinery to remove dust and mainAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)12 Sept 2026
To Exchange Expertise and Adopt the Latest Technologies: Department of Engineeri...The Department of Engineering and Technical Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine received a delegation from specialized Chinese companies, with the aim of enhancing joint cooperation, exchanging engineering expertise, and utilizing the latest methods and techniques adopted in project execution. The department stated in a release received by the Official Site that "this step comes within the framework of strengthening cooperation with specialized international companies and elevating the execution standard of engineering projects, contributing to the adoption of modern technologies that keep pace with rapid developments in this field." It added that "the collaboration aims to combine engineering expertise with technical advancement, boosting the efficiency and quality of project implementation, and supporting the shift toward more sustainable projects in line with modern standards." This initiative falls within the ongoing efforts of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to advance its engineering and technical projects, leveraging global expertise and experiences to execute high-quality projects that meet the demands of the coming phase.Imam Hussain Holy Shrine12 Sept 2026
With the Participation of Over 100 Students: The Department of Intellectual and...The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the conclusion of the "Mental Arithmetic" course in Ninawa Governorate, organized in cooperation with the Sharikhan Authority and the Ninawa Directorate of Education, with the participation of more than 100 male and female students. The deputy head of the department, Mahdi Ahmad Al-Saadi, stated in a declaration to the Official Site that "the course was held with the aim of developing students' intellectual skills, lasting for seven days, and included multiple tracks in the field of mental arithmetic, alongside a self-confidence building program." He added that "the course witnessed the honoring of the top ten students, as well as the discovery of a number of intellectual skills and talents that require future care and refining through initiatives and courses conducted by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine via its concerned departments." He explained that "the course tracks varied between mental arithmetic exercises and self-confidence development, contributing to preparing students to perform monthly and final exams, while reducing feelings of fear and anxiety associated with examinations." Th…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine12 Sept 2026
To Provide Integrated Therapeutic Services: Warith International Cancer Institut...Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of health insurance services for beneficiaries across four Iraqi governorates, aiming to deliver healthcare, diagnostic, and therapeutic services across diverse medical specialties. In a statement obtained by the Official Site, the foundation stated that "Warith International Cancer Institution launched health insurance services to encompass the governorates of Holy Karbala, Najaf Al-Ashraf, Basra, and Baghdad, providing health and therapeutic facilities for patients covered by the service." The press release added that "the rollout of these services aims to ensure integrated medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic care under the supervision of specialized medical teams and staff, contributing to elevating the standard of healthcare services offered to health insurance policyholders." It further noted that "during the past year, the hospital provided its services to over 1,000 patients from Baghdad Governorate within its approved medical care pathways." The rollout of health insurance services comes as part of the Imam Hussain H…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine12 Sept 2026
Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation at Imam Hussain Holy S...With the Participation of Over 100 Students: The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Concludes Mental Arithmetic Course in Ninawa To Exchange Expertise and Adopt the Latest Technologies: Department of Engineering and Technical Projects at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Receives Delegation of Chinese CompaniesImam Hussain Holy Shrine12 Sept 2026
Through the Water Supply Division, the Service Affairs Department provides chilled drinking water to visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides chilled drinking water to visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) through water dispensers located throughout the holy courtyard. The staff of the Water Supply Division work to provide chilled water continuously, in addition to supplying visitorsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)12 Sept 2026
The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority Conducts a Field Visit to...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine12 Sept 2026
Al-Afaf Women's Complex launches theThe Al-Afaf Women's Complex, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, launched the honorary initiative "With You We are Complete" for retirees in all Iraqi provinces. The initiative allows the creation of a free special account to benefit from weekly and exclusive discounts within tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
Participation in the National Al-Furqan Competition: The competition establishes a continuous path in memorizing the Holy QuranParticipants in the 8th National Al-Furqan Quranic Competition affirmed that the competition establishes a continuous path in memorizing the Holy Quran. The competition is organized by the Women's Quran Institute, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official of Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. Doha Hussein Helou, who haAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
His Eminence Al-Safi emphasizes the importance of cooperation between health institutions to provide the best services to visitorsThe Senior Official of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine; His Eminence Sayed Ahmad al-Safi, emphasized the importance of cooperation and coordination among healthcare institutions to provide the best possible medical services to visitors. This came during his meeting with Dr. Fadhil Aqla, Director of the Department of Operations and Emergency MedicAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
University of Karbala: The agricultural projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine contribute to employing Iraqi labor and supporting the local economyThe 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 contribute to employing Iraqi labor and supporting the local economy. Al-Rubaie said: "The projects of the holy shrine significantly contribute to employing agricultAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
Visitors perform the recitation of Dua al-Nudba in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)This Friday morning, the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) hosted the recitation of Dua al-Nudba (Supplication of the Lament) in the presence of a gathering of visitors. The recitation took place amidst an atmosphere of worship and faith, as the believers supplicated to God Almighty to hasten the reappearance ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department provides crystal ice to visitors and residents of KarbalaThe Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to provide crystal ice to the visitors and residents of Karbala. The department produces this crystal ice at the Al-Alqami plant, located on Bab al-Qibla Street near the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Technical staff work around the clock to supply thAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
The Order Maintenance Department manages the flow of visitors and buses on Thursday nightStaff from the Order Maintenance Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine managed the flow of visitors and buses on the last Thursday night of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal. Operations included organizing the movement of visitors and buses along the roads and entrances surrounding the Holy Shrine, as well as facilitating visitor access to theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)10 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.