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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 denies opening registration for participation in the central graduation ceremony for Iraqi university studentsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Aug 2026
Al-Kafeel Company explains the stages of milk and yogurt production according to an automated production systemAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Aug 2026
Garlands of flowers adorn the grid of the holy shrine in commemoration of the birth anniversary of the two truthful ones (peace be upon them)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Aug 2026
The Deputy Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducts an inspection tour of some sites in the area between the two holy shrinesAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Aug 2026More stories
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department spreads joy and decoration banners in the central courtyard to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Truthful Ones (peace be upon them)The staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have put up joy and decoration banners in the central courtyard, in celebration of the birth anniversary of the Noble Prophet Mohammad and his grandson Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (Allah's prayers be upon them). The banners included phrases that embody the meaninAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Aug 2026
The second day of the eighth Furqan Quranic CompetitionThe Women's Quranic Institute, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, launched the second day of the eighth preliminary Furqan Quranic competition. The events held at the institute's headquarters in Najaf Ashraf began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by the memoriAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Aug 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine announces the names of the winners of the competition celebrating the birth of the Great Prophet and his grandson Imam as-Sadeq (peace be upon them)The General Secretariat of the al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine announced the names of the winners of its cultural competition, on the birth anniversary of the Great Prophet Mohammad and his grandson, Imam Jaafar as-Sadeq (may Allah's prayers be upon them). In order to receive the award, the winner must be present in person to receive it at the ceremoAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 2026
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)The staff of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine began displaying festive banners and decorations in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household). Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, Assistant Head of the HolAl-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 contractsThe Religious Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is witnessing a surge in demand from believers to officiate marriage contracts, coinciding with the approaching anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household). Sheikh Mohammad al-Kuraity, head of the department's SocialAl-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.The Al-Saqi Agricultural Project, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, relies on solar energy to irrigate about 40,000 palm trees in the middle of the Karbala desert. The technical assistant for the project, Engineer Alaa Medhat, said: "The Al-Saqi agricultural project was established on barren and harsh desert land, with the first paAl-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)The courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) witnessed the recitation of the Du'a al-Nudbah 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 Allah Almighty to hasten the reappearance of the Imam ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Aug 2026
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 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.