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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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Over 8 months: Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
To Transfer the Latest Treatment Protocols to Iraq: Warith and Al-Mujtaba Hospit...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
1,250,000 Patient Visits: Lady Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women A...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
The President of the Republic inspects the solar panel production lines at the Al-Noor factory and commends its efforts to support national industryAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026More stories
Conclusion of the closing ceremony for the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association’s activities and programs for 2026The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the closing ceremony for the 2026 activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association. The ceremony was organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association—affiliated with the Holy Shrine’s Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs—and spanned two days. It saw the participation oAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
The second day of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association for the year 2026The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the second day of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association for the year 2026. The ceremony is organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association—affiliated with the Holy Shrine's Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs—with the participation ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
In Wasit.. Visitors flocked to the cultural stations on the martyrdom anniversary of Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him)The cultural stations organized by the Public Relations Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine in the Al-Hai district of Wasit Governorate witnessed an influx of visitors, coinciding with the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of the companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him). The stations organize the University ReAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
During His Visit to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Secretary-General Receives the Pre...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
Serving 1,320 Patients: Al-Mujtaba Hospital at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announce...Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) Hospital for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, received 1,320 patients across various age groups, including adults and children, during August 2026, delivering comprehensive medical and therapeutic services in accordance with accredited healthcare standards. The hospital stated in an announcement obtained by the (Official Website) that "all admitted cases underwent a precise care system applying accredited health standards without exception," noting that "the diversity of cases, diagnoses, and treatment plans did not impact the precision of the health protocols followed across various departments." It explained that "procedures begin with strict verification of patient identity to ensure safety, extending to verifying drug safety and dispensing medications according to prescribed dosages, through to applying the highest standards of infection control and prevention within the hospital's facilities." It added that "medical documentation operations and continuous monitoring of treatment stages form an essential part of the hospital's responsibility toward each case," pointing out that "receiving t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
Serving 278 Beneficiaries: Department of Care for Families of Martyrs and Wounde...The Healthcare Unit of the Department of Care for Families of Martyrs and Wounded at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the provision of comprehensive therapeutic and preventive services to 278 beneficiaries during the month of August 2026, as part of its programs aimed at alleviating health and financial burdens on citizens and offering necessary medical care to deserving cases. The department stated in an announcement obtained by the (Official Website) that "the services provided encompassed the families of martyrs and the wounded, as well as underprivileged families, in addition to political prisoners and their families, with various forms of medical care secured for them in health institutions and centers affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine." It added that "the services varied between providing monthly treatments for individuals with chronic diseases, conducting laboratory tests, and securing medical supplies, as well as covering the costs of a number of surgical operations for the beneficiaries." The department emphasized that "these services fall within the framework of the social solidarity approach adopted by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and its keenness t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
Aiming to Consolidate Quranic Culture: Engineering Projects Department at Imam H...The Department of Engineering and Technical Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the continuation of work on the Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) Complex for Quranic Sciences and Institutes, located on the (Baghdad – Karbala) road. The project manager, Engineer Eelaf Imad Haidar, said in an interview with the (Official Website) that "the project is being constructed on a land area of 2,276 m², while the total built-up area of the complex spans approximately 14,972 m², distributed across two main buildings designed in accordance with the latest engineering standards and Islamic architectural identity." He explained that "the first building consists of 11 floors (including a basement, a ground floor, and 10 typical upper floors) over an area of 14,316 m², and includes administrative offices, classrooms, e-learning halls, computer laboratories, and floors designated for accommodation and a prayer room; whereas the second building consists of two floors, with a height of 9 meters per floor over an area of 652 m², and features a modern theater, activity halls, and a central restaurant." He added that "the project, located in (Al-Abbas Neighborhood - Pole 34), also includ…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
The President of the Republic is honored to visit the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Nizar Amidi, had the honor of performing the rituals of Ziyarat of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). He was received by the Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine; Sayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, the Director of the Office of its Senior Official; Sayed Jawad Al-Hasnawi, and seveAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
The evening events of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scout Association for the year 2026 have commencedThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the evening activities for the closing ceremony of the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association for the year 2026, at the Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) complex. The ceremony is organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association, affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural AffairsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
The Grid Manufacturing Department begins installing the metal pieces on the wooden frame of the Al-Abbas Gate (peace be upon him)The department of manufacturing the holy shrine grids and doors at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun installing the metal pieces on the wooden structure of the door of Abbas (peace be upon him), which is made for the shrine of the two Imams, of Imam al-Kadhem and Imam al-Jawad (peace be upon them). The head of the department, Mr. Nadhem AAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
The Holy Courtyard Care Department is conducting a cleaning campaign at 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 have carried out a cleaning campaign at 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 perform various daily tasks to ensure a suitable environment for visitors, enabling tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
For the First Time in Southern Iraq: Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital Belonging to Im...In a qualitative medical and diagnostic achievement carried out for the first time in southern Iraq, the Radiology and Medical Imaging Department at Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has successfully conducted a Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) exam for a 39-year-old woman from Dhi Qar Governorate. In an official statement obtained by the (Official Site), the hospital stated that "the patient visited Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital following the appearance of a mass in the (breast) during a mammogram examination; however, precisely locating its position was not possible via ultrasound, while performing a breast magnetic resonance imaging (Breast MRI)—which is typically utilized in such cases—was not feasible based on the decision of her attending physician due to her having previously undergone heart valve replacement surgery." The statement added that "the medical team resorted to the Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) technique as an advanced and safe diagnostic option for the case, given that the technology relies on injecting a contrast agent followed by specialized breast imaging, helping revea…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine8 Sept 2026
In the Presence of Its Young Patients… Imam Al-Hadi Neuromuscular Center , Affil...With the Participation of 2,500 Female Students, Quran House Concludes Summer Quranic Courses Project for Girls For the First Time in Southern Iraq: Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital Belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Performs Advanced Diagnostic Examination for Breast Tumor DetectionImam Hussain Holy Shrine8 Sept 2026
In coordination with the two holy shrines.. The procession of the people of Karbala commemorates the martyrdom of the companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) in WasitThe procession of the people of holy Karbala commemorated the martyrdom of the Companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) in Wasit province, with the participation of Karbala's factions, organizations, and processions, in coordination with the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and Al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The Deputy Head of tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
With the participation of more than 1000 students... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launches the closing ceremony of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association programsThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the closing ceremony of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association programs for the year 2026, with the participation of more than 1,000 students from the provinces of Karbala and Basra. The ceremony is organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association, affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
The maintenance department is carrying out upkeep work on the early warning system in the Holy Courtyard and its surroundingsThe Engineering Maintenance and Construction Department at the Al-abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out maintenance work on the early warning system installed in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) and its surrounding area. Engineer Mustafa Abdul-Razzaq, head of the Early Warning Unit within the department's FirAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the ablution water sources in the central courtyardThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out a campaign to wash and clean the ablution water sources spread across the canopies of the central courtyard, in service to the visitors of the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The campaign inAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.