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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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With pictures.. The believers commemorate Friday eve at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
On Friday eve... The Host Department provides 15,000 meals to the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The departments of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continue to provide services to visitors on Friday eveAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The service processions in the city of Karbala provide their services to the visitors of the holy shrines.Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026More stories
On Friday eve.. The vehicle department allocates 20 vehicles to transport medical cases in the vicinity of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Vehicles Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine allocates 20 vehicles to transport patients from various areas of the old city of Karbala to medical centers and hospitals. The head of the emergency unit in the department, Mr. Mohannad Abdul Hussein Khudair, said that "the dedicated vehicles for the service include large vehicles and otAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The Order Maintenance Department ensures the smooth flow of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala.The personnel of the Security Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine ensure the smooth movement of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala. The department's staff are deployed on the main axs and roads leading to the holy shrine to organize vehicle movement, contributing to facilitating the flow of visitors arriving at the shrAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
In Appreciation of His Efforts in Supporting Mourning Processions During Muharra...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine3 Sept 2026
For the Third Consecutive Year, College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University Belo...The College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University for Women has achieved first place among private universities in Iraq for the third consecutive year in the results of the evaluation exams—an achievement reflecting the college's scientific and academic performance, the efficiency of its teaching faculty, and the excellence of its female students. The President of the University, Dr. Zainab Al-Sultani, stated that "the College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University for Women has secured first place among private universities in Iraq for the third consecutive year in the evaluation exam results, in an achievement that reflects the scientific and academic performance level of the college, the competence of its teaching staff, and the distinction of its students." She explained that "this excellence comes as the fruit of continuous efforts exerted by the teaching and administrative staff, alongside the distinguished academic levels demonstrated by the students and their keenness to achieve excellence throughout the stages of the educational process." For her part, the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Dr. Noor Hatif Al-Dabbagh, said that "the college heading the evaluation exam results for…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine3 Sept 2026
In the Presence of the Deputy Secretary-General, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Celebr...For the Third Consecutive Year, College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University Belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Ranks First Among Private Universities in Iraq In Appreciation of His Efforts in Supporting Mourning Processions During Muharram and Safar, the Department of Hussaini Rituals and Processions Honors the Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy ShrineImam Hussain Holy Shrine3 Sept 2026
For the First Time, the National Center for Clinical Training at Imam Hussain Ho...The National Center for Clinical Training, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has launched for the first time its training program titled "Medical Leadership," featuring an elite group of international and local trainers, targeting hospital managements and front-line leaders across the hospitals of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine. The center stated in a press release obtained by the Official Website that "the launch of the program comes as part of the General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s focus on developing medical and administrative personnel, and elevating leadership performance across its health institutions through specialized training initiatives grounded in modern practices and expertise in medical management and leadership." It added that "the program targets hospital directors, management teams, and front-line leaders to enhance their leadership and administrative skills, bolstering their ability to address challenges facing health institutions, which positively reflects on the quality of medical and administrative services provided to patients and visitors." It explained that "the program features a selection of international and local trainers to…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine3 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department prepares resting areas for visitors in the vicinity of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The staff of the Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have prepared several areas for visitors to rest around the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) by laying down carpets. The work included paving several entrances and squares near the holy shrine courtyard and preparing them to provide visitors with suitAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Sept 2026
The maintenance department is carrying out concrete work on the floor of Bab Al-Qibla Street at the shrine of Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Maintenance and Engineering Construction Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducted concrete pouring works on the ground of the Bab al-Qibla Street leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The head of the construction works division, Engineer Karrar Al-Mansouri, said: "The construction unit staff of theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Sept 2026
The Host Department provides meals for the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Host Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides meals for the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The department's staff is responsible for preparing and serving meals to visitors through three main outlets, in addition to welcoming the guests of the holy shrine in coordination with the relevant depAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel University congratulates the start of the new academic year.Al-Kafeel University congratulated the launch of the new academic year 2026–2027. The university president, Dr. Nawras Mohammed Shaheed Al-Dahan, congratulated the teaching staff and students on the occasion of the start of the 2026–2027 academic year, wishing it to be a year full of success, excellence, and scientific and academic aAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Sept 2026
With the participation of Iraqi families, Al-Kafeel Nurseries celebrates the birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet and Imam as-Sadeq (Allah's prayers be upon them)The Al-Kafeel Nurseries Group, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, organized a celebration commemorating the birth anniversaries of the Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and his grandson, Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (peace be upon him), in the gardens of its primary nursery. The celebration began witAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Sept 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the central courtyardThe staff of the area between the two holy shrines at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched a comprehensive campaign to wash and clean the central courtyard and water fountains as part of their ongoing efforts to provide services and prepare the area for visitors. The campaign included washing and cleaning the area between the two holy shrinesAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Sept 2026
The Al-Kafeel Religious Schools Division opens Al-Kawthar School in Wasit GovernorateThe Al-Kafeel Women's Religious Schools Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official of Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, inaugurated the Al-Kawthar Women's Religious School in Wasit Governorate, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad and Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (peace be upon them). The head oAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Sept 2026
As Part of Its Specialized Medical Efforts: Health Authority at Imam Hussain Hol...Warith International Cancer Institute, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the successful execution of a precise and rare endoscopic intervention—one of the first of its kind in the Middle East—ending the suffering of a 53-year-old female patient through the foundation’s Gastroenterology Center. According to an official statement received by the shrine's official website, Warith International Cancer Institute, operating under the Health and Medical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, successfully performed a delicate and rare endoscopic procedure at the Middle East level. The intervention ended the suffering of a 53-year-old female patient coming from the capital, Baghdad, via the foundation’s Gastroenterology Center. The statement clarified that the patient was suffering from an obstruction at the junction between the bile duct and the small intestine following a previous surgical resection of the pancreas and duodenum due to a tumor. This prior surgery had completely altered her digestive tract, creating a major barrier to reaching the site of the obstruction using conventional endoscopes. It added th…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026
Attended by the Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Warith Educationa...As Part of Its Specialized Medical Efforts: Health Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announces Success of a Rare Medical Procedure in the Middle East Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Religious Age of Obligation Marks the Beginning of Spiritual Responsibility for Our Daughters, and We Must Nurture Them According to Islamic PrinciplesImam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026
Attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Department...Under the Sponsorship of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Tal Afar Cultural Forum Holds a Poetic and Cultural Festival Marking the Prophet's Birth Anniversary As Part of Its Specialized Medical Efforts: Health Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announces Success of a Rare Medical Procedure in the Middle EastImam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Religious Age of Obligation Marks...The Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abaychi, emphasized that preparing a generation capable of assuming responsibility requires focusing on scientific and cognitive development alongside educational, moral, and spiritual growth. He noted that reaching the age of religious obligation (Takleef) represents an important milestone in a young girl's life and the beginning of her religious and spiritual responsibilities. He shared these remarks during a speech delivered at a ceremony marking the religious age of maturity for a group of female students from the Warith Educational Group. The Secretary-General stated that "there are two main pillars in preparing the next generation: the first is raising a generation armed with knowledge and learning, while the other pillar is the educational, moral, and spiritual dimension." He added that "one of the essential elements in the spiritual aspect is reaching the age of religious maturity. When a girl reaches nine lunar years of age, she becomes eligible to fulfill her religious duties and adhere to Islamic rulings, including performing prayers, reciting the Holy Quran, and enjoining good and forbidding…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.