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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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A delegation from the Karbala Agriculture Directorate reviews the projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine and praises its modern experiencesAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
With the Participation of 2,500 Female Students, Quran House Concludes Summer Qu...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Quran House Concludes Second Season of National Buds Project at Sayyid Al-Awsiya...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Representative of Supreme Religious Authority: Lady Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital Ha...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026More stories
The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and the Secretary-General...Secretary-General Attends Opening of Youth Market by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's Social Development Department Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: We are Working to Develop the Healthcare Sector and Transform Karbala into a City of HealingImam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: We are Working to Develop the Hea...The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abaychi, emphasized that work is underway to advance the health sector and turn Holy Karbala into a city of healing, as described by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority. He noted that this expansion and development in the medical field stems directly from this vision. He made these remarks during his speech at the inauguration of the third expansion of the Lady Khadija Al-Kubra (peace be upon her) Specialized Hospital for Women, held in the presence of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai. The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine stated that "the religious institution and the religious authority must care for and look after the human being. Therefore, there is expansion and development in the medical field based on this vision of honoring humanity. This parental care, prioritized by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and the legal guardian, ranks among the top services provided to people, especially low-income earners and needy families." He explained that "what was reviewed during this occasion regardi…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
With a capacity of 228 beds... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine begins the implementation of the Al-Kafeel Educational Hospital projectThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun implementing the first phase of the Al-Kafeel Educational Hospital project, with a capacity of 228 beds. The resident engineer from the Engineering Projects Department of the Holy Shrine, Mohannad Razaq, said: "The total area of the hospital is 25,000 square meters, and it includes a main building with anAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
The Host Department provides hospitality services to the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Hospitality Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, through its Men's and Women's Hospitality Division, provides services to visitors visiting the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The division's staff receive guests and visitors in the hospitality halls, prepare designated areas for them, and provide hospitality neceAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
More than a hundred female students enrolll in the Umm Abiha School for Religious Studies in its new academic yearThe Umm Abiha School for Religious Studies, affiliated with the Al-Kafeel Division of Women's Religious Schools in the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, welcomed its students for the new academic year in the holy city of Najaf. The school principal, Ms. Asma Al-Tamimi, said that the number of reAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel Company: Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory products reach the markets of Iraq from north to southThe Public Relations Officer at Noor Al-Kafeel Company for Animal and Food Products, Mr. Hani Al-Katbi, confirmed that the products of Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory reach the markets of Iraq from north to south. Al-Katbi said: The establishment of the Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory came in response to the need to provide a local product that meets the needsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine showcases more than 780 publications with its participation in the Baghdad International FairThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine showcased more than 780 publications by participating in the 27th session of the Baghdad International Book Fair, through a unified pavilion that brings together several of its departments and knowledge, cultural, and educational institutions. The head of the holy shrine's pavilion at the exhibition, Mr. Muhammad AAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine honors the Dean of the College of Law at Karbala UniversitySayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, honored Dr. Ahmed Shaker Salman, Dean of the College of Law at the University of Karbala, in recognition of his efforts to support student initiatives. The honoring ceremony was attended by members of the Holy Shrine’s Board of Directors. The gestureAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
The Public Order Department ensures the smooth flow of visitors and buses within the old cityThe Security Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to ensure the smooth movement of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala. The organization of visitor and bus movement is carried out by the patrol division of the department through its personnel deployed at the main hubs and roads leading to the holy shrine, to faAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
The Department of Intellectual Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is contin...The Bayyina Center for Intellectual and Cultural Security, affiliated with the Department of Intellectual Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, is persisting in its efforts to finish the Glossary of Intellectual and Cultural Security Terms project by tracking the preparation of scientific terminology within the project's approved frameworks. The Head of the Department of Intellectual Affairs, Sheikh Ali Al-Qarawi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the Bayyina Center for Intellectual and Cultural Security, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, is continuing its work to complete the Glossary of Intellectual and Cultural Security Terms project, through following up on the preparation of scientific terms within the approved themes of the project." He explained that "the work includes reviewing, auditing, and discussing the terminology by the supervising scientific committee and the heads of the thematic tracks, in accordance with a solid scientific methodology, aiming to reach a precise scientific formulation of concepts and terms related to intellectual and cultural security." This initiative is considered one of the specialized scientific projects tha…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
Nour Al-Imam Al-Hassan Institute Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine La...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
To Serve Visitors: The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Work on the Warith Gue...The Department of Strategic Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is continuing construction work on the Warith Guest House project, which stands as one of the major service projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and expanding services provided to Karbala residents and visitors. The department stated in a press release obtained by the official website that "the Department of Strategic Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to execute construction works on the Warith Guest House project, considered one of the major service projects aimed at boosting infrastructure and developing services provided to the people of Karbala and visitors." It explained that "the land area allocated for the project covers 7,800 square meters, while the building consists of a basement, a ground floor, and 17 floors, forming an integrated service structure that meets the needs of various segments of society and arrivals to the holy city." It added that "the project includes a range of vital facilities, including a multipurpose theater, dining halls, administrative and residential rooms, as well as large and small meeting halls and a parking lot, providing a comprehensive service environ…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
Under the Professional Excellence Program: The Department of Social Development...The Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched the third phase of the Professional Excellence Program. The initiative aims to develop practical skills and professional capabilities among young women, preparing them for the labor market through a series of free training courses in the Holy Karbala Governorate. The Head of the Department, Mohammed Al-Nasrawi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the program comes as part of the plans of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine aimed at supporting the youth segment and providing them with specialized expertise that matches the requirements of the modern job market. The training is delivered in-person and interactively, with participants receiving accredited certificates immediately upon completing the requirements." He explained that "the third phase includes offering five specialized courses, with 9 training hours designated for each course tailored for females. It targets vital fields including successful leadership skills, the art of public speaking and presentation, alongside a course on the fundamentals of photography." He added that "the training package extends…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
The department between the two holy shrines is preparing the central courtyard and conducting pruning work on the trees in its gardensThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, prepared the central courtyard and carried out tree trimming work in its gardens. The department's staff carried out cleaning operations in the central square using specialized equipment to maintain its cleanliness, in addition to laying carAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
Wide turnout at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine's pavilion at the Baghdad International Book FairThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine's pavilion, participating in the 27th Baghdad International Book Fair, is witnessing a wide turnout of visitors and those interested in cultural and intellectual matters on the third day of the fair's activities. The exhibition is held with the participation of more than 600 publishing houses from 28 countries, andAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026
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 the recitation of the Du'a al-Nudbah prayer this Friday morning, attended by a gathering of visitors. The prayer recitation ceremony was performed in a worshipful and spiritual atmosphere, as the believers implored God Almighty to hasten the reappearance of the ImaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026
Through multiple outlets.. The Service Affairs Department provides 300 carts for people with disabilities and childrenThe Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides 300 carts to serve people with disabilities and children through multiple outlets. The head of the department's trust division; Mr. Kadhem Jawad, said: "The Division provides 300 carts to serve people with special needs and children through multiple outlets distributed atAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.