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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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The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine spreads banners of decoration and joy on the birth anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 2026
With the anniversary of the Prophet’s birthday approaching, the Religious Affairs Department is witnessing a widespread demand for organizing marriage contractsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 2026
With solar energy.. The Al-Saqi agricultural project irrigates 40,000 palm trees in the middle of the Karbala desert.Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 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)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 2026More stories
Crowds of visitors participate in reciting Dua Kumayl in the area between the two holy shrinesThe area between the two holy shrines witnessed the recitation of Dua Kumayl on Friday eve, with the participation of a large gathering of visitors. The ceremony of reciting the blessed supplication was held in a worshipful and spiritual atmosphere, with the participation of a number of visitors to Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Aug 2026
In a worshipful atmosphere.. The believers commemorate Friday eve at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The crowds of believers commemorated Friday eve at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine mobilized its efforts to meet the needs of the visitors by providing them with various services. The holy shrine had previously prepared a plan that included various security, health, and service aspects, iAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Aug 2026
On Friday eve... The staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department are laying carpets in the central courtyardThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine began laying carpets in the central courtyard, coinciding with the service preparations to welcome the visitors coming to commemorate the blessed Friday eve. The work included covering large areas of the central square to provide suitable places for visitoAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Aug 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department launches a campaign to clean the roads leading to the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out a comprehensive campaign to clean the roads leading to the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The campaign carried out by the department's staff included cleaning the main and secondary roads and removing waste to maintainAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Aug 2026
The servants of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine perform the rituals of worshipThe servants of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine performed the worship rituals in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The ceremony included the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the reading of the Ziyarat of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), then the performance of the anthem "MelodyAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Aug 2026
The Courtyard Care Department carries out carpet and upholstery cleaning work for the departments and sites of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe staff of the Department for the Care of the Holy Courtyard at the al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out the work of washing carpets and furnishings at the sites of the Holy Shrine and its departments, using the latest washing and cleaning techniques. The head of the department, Mr. Khalil Hanoun, said: The department’s staff undertakeAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)26 Aug 2026
The Service Affairs Department carries out a disinfection campaign at the Maqame of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance)The Service Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducted a disinfection campaign at the Maqam of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) in Karbala. The campaign was carried out by the department's Prevention Unit as part of its routine procedures aimed at enhancing preventative measures and maintaining hygiene sAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)26 Aug 2026
Covering More Than 3,000 m², Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's Maintenance Department Completes Roofing of Service Areas to Provide a Safe and Comfortable Environment for Arbaeen PilgrimsThe Maintenance Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the completion of roofing works for the open spaces of the Ali Al-Akbar (peace be upon him) Hall within the Al-Aqila (peace be upon her) Courtyard project, covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters, with the aim of providing a comfortable and safe service environment for pilgrims. The Head of the Maintenance Department, Engineer Abdul Hassan Mohammed, said in a statement to the official website, "The Maintenance Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has completed the roofing works for the open spaces of the Ali Al-Akbar (peace be upon him) Hall within the Al-Aqila (peace be upon her) Courtyard project, covering an area of more than 3,000 square meters, with the aim of providing a comfortable and safe service environment for pilgrims." He explained that "this project is part of the service plan prepared by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, with the objective of providing shaded areas that protect pilgrims from the sun's rays and offer suitable places for rest, in addition to supporting the smooth movement of pilgrims within the Al-Aqila (peace be upon her) Courtyard project,…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineReports2 Aug 2026
As Part of Its Arbaeen Plan, the Technical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Providing Services to PilgrimsThe Technical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to provide services to pilgrims commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) through its field service procession, as part of its contribution to implementing the comprehensive service plan. The Head of the Authority, Dr. Abbas Al-Daami, said in a statement to the official website, "The Technical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to provide services to pilgrims commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) through its field service procession, as part of its contribution to implementing the comprehensive service plan." He explained that "this year, the service procession is witnessing the active participation of the Authority's staff, alongside a distinguished group of volunteer university graduates, to provide a variety of services to pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Karbala." He added that "the services provided include hospitality and the provision of comfort amenities for the guests of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), in addition to medical and therapeutic services, which include first aid and preventive health guidance for pilgrims." H…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineReports2 Aug 2026
Covering an Area of (1,350) m²: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Opens Additional Service Facilities Within the Al-Aqeela Zainab (peace be upon her) Courtyard Project to Serve Arbaeen PilgrimsThe Expansion Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the opening of the Ali Al-Akbar Hall (peace be upon him) within the Al-Aqeela Zainab (peace be upon her) Courtyard Project to serve pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). The initiative comes as part of the shrine's ongoing efforts to expand its infrastructure and enhance the level of services provided to pilgrims. In a statement received by the official website, the department said, "The Expansion Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has opened the Ali Al-Akbar Hall (peace be upon him) within the Al-Aqeela Zainab (peace be upon her) Courtyard Project to serve pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), as part of its continued efforts to expand infrastructure and improve the quality of services provided to pilgrims." It explained that "the opening was carried out under the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and under the supervision of the Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji, with the aim of providing a fully…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews1 Aug 2026
More Than (8,000) Meals Served Daily: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Providing Services to Pilgrims Arriving via the Ain Al-Tamr Route West of KarbalaThe staff of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, under the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and supervised by the Office of Planning and General Follow-up, continue providing services to pilgrims through the shrine's service procession in the Al-Tar area, located along the road linking Ain Al-Tamr District with the center of Karbala. The initiative is part of the shrine's service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). Speaking to the official website, Director of the Office of Planning and General Follow-up, Sayyid Maytham Abdul Hussain, said, "Under the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and under the supervision of the Office of Planning and General Follow-up, the staff of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continue providing services to pilgrims through the shrine's service procession in the Al-Tar area, located along the road linking Ain Al-Tamr District with the center of Karbala, as part of the service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him)." He explained that "the service procession operates around…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews1 Aug 2026
Integrated Cooling System: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Provides More Than (9,650) Tons of Central Air Conditioning and (4,200) Air Coolers to Serve Arbaeen PilgrimsThe Cooling Division of the Engineering Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the deployment of an integrated cooling system throughout the Holy Hussaini Shrine and its surrounding areas as part of the shrine's plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). The initiative aims to provide a comfortable environment for pilgrims and help mitigate high temperatures. Speaking to the official website, Head of the Cooling Division in the Engineering Projects Department, Safaa Ali Hussein, said, "The Cooling Division of the Engineering Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has deployed an integrated cooling system throughout the Holy Hussaini Shrine and its surrounding areas as part of the plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), with the aim of providing a comfortable environment for pilgrims and addressing high temperatures." He explained that "our plan is divided into two main components. The first focuses on cooling the indoor spaces within the Holy Hussaini Shrine and the sacred sanctuary through the installation of Full Fresh central air-conditioning systems with a cooling capacity of (9,650)…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews1 Aug 2026
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine Continues Providing Services to Arbaeen Pilgrims Through a Comprehensive Fleet of Service and Transport VehiclesThe Vehicles Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the continuation of its service operations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) through the deployment of a comprehensive fleet of service and transport vehicles. The initiative is being carried out in accordance with the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and under the supervision of the Secretary-General, Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji, with the aim of delivering the highest level of services to the millions of pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Karbala. Speaking to the official website, Head of the Vehicles Department, Engineer Ali Fouad Mohammed, said, "The Vehicles Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to provide services for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) through the deployment of a comprehensive fleet of service and transport vehicles, in accordance with the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and under the supervision of the Secretary-General, Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji, with the aim of delivering the highest…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews1 Aug 2026
In Multiple International Languages, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Public Relations Department Launches Specialized Centers to Guide and Serve Foreign Pilgrims During ArbaeenFor the second consecutive year, the Public Relations Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched a comprehensive program to serve and guide foreign pilgrims arriving to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). The initiative is carried out through specialized multilingual centers aimed at facilitating the performance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage while providing translation services and religious and cultural guidance in a manner that reflects the global nature of the million-strong pilgrimage. Speaking to the official website, Head of the International Relations Division within the department, Professor Ghaith Al-Hassani, said, “The Public Relations Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has, for the second consecutive year, launched a comprehensive program to serve and guide foreign pilgrims arriving to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) through specialized multilingual centers aimed at facilitating the performance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage and providing translation services and religious and cultural guidance in a manner that reflects the global nature of the million-strong pilgrimage.” He explained…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineReports31 Jul 2026
First of Its Kind Globally, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches a Fully Integrated AI-Powered Digital Medical Camp to Serve Arbaeen PilgrimsThe Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the mobilization of its healthcare efforts through the Health Disaster Management Center by launching medical camps across the holy city of Karbala in accordance with the standards of fully integrated digital medical camps. Equipped with the latest artificial intelligence technologies, the camps aim to provide advanced healthcare services to pilgrims arriving to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him). Speaking to the official website, Director of the Health Disaster Management Center, Dr. Mahdi Razawi, said, “The medical camp was launched under the direction of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, and with the follow-up of the Secretary-General, Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji. It is the first of its kind in the world, given the advanced medical devices and sophisticated digital technologies it incorporates, which rely on artificial intelligence to support diagnostic and treatment processes.” He added that “the medical camp represents a significant advancement in the healthcare services provided to pilgrims, as it…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews31 Jul 2026
Fifth International Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) Academic Forum of the Hussaini Camp Opens Under the Patronage of the Imam Hussain Holy ShrineFirst of Its Kind Globally, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches a Fully Integrated AI-Powered Digital Medical Camp to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims Around-the-Clock Specialized Care: Imam Hussain Safeer Surgical Hospital Continues Providing Medical Services to Arbaeen PilgrimsImam Hussain Holy ShrineNews31 Jul 2026
Around-the-Clock Specialized Care: Imam Hussain Safeer Surgical Hospital Continues Providing Medical Services to Arbaeen PilgrimsFifth International Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) Academic Forum of the Hussaini Camp Opens Under the Patronage of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Deputy Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Conducts Field Inspection of the Vehicles Department and Guides Division to Oversee Vehicle Movement in Central KarbalaImam Hussain Holy ShrineNews31 Jul 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.