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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 Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine discusses with the Imam al-Hussayn's (p) Holy Shrine the organization of the graduation processions for male and female students from Iraqi universitiesAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
The Zaynabiyat Division holds a mourning gathering to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
First in Iraq and Fourth in the Middle East: Al-Zahraa University for Women of t...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine3d ago
During His Meeting with the Quranic Contemplation Project Delegation, Sheikh Moh...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine3d agoMore stories
On the Occasion of Assuming His Duties and Discussing Prospects of Cooperation,...A delegation from the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine visited the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to extend their congratulations on the occasion of assuming his duties and to discuss prospects of cooperation in academic and scientific fields. During the meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of developing academic and research programs, raising the level of university performance, consolidating scientific quality and rigor standards, and keeping pace with cognitive and technological shifts to enhance higher education outcomes. The meeting also reviewed the academic journey of the universities affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and their role in diversifying scientific and humanitarian disciplines and advancing the campus environment, alongside their efforts to expand the horizons of education and scientific research. The delegation included the President of Warith Al-Anbiyaa University, Dr. Ibrahim Said Al-Hayawi; the Head of the Technical Education Authority, Dr. Abbas Al-Daami; the President of Al-Zahraa University for Women, Dr. Zainab Al-Sultani; the Head of the Public Relations Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Abdul-Amir Taha; th…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف3d ago
With the Participation of Iraqi Universities, Warith Al-Anbiyaa University of th...With the Participation of Holy Shrines and Sanctuaries, the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches a Specialized Course to Prepare Staff for the Quranic Contemplation Project in the City of Qom First in Iraq and Fourth in the Middle East: Al-Zahraa University for Women of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Joins the KNX Scientific Partners ForumImam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف3d ago
The Engineering Projects Department explains the stages of work at the Women’s Cultural Complex in Holy KarbalaThe Engineering Projects Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has outlined the progress of the Women’s Cultural Complex project, currently under construction in the Holy Governorate of Karbala. Ali Saad Ahmed, a member of the project’s engineering team, stated: "The project spans an area of 13 dunams. Its first phase includAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
The Al-Kafeel Religious Schools Division discusses the organizational preparations for the eleventh graduation ceremony of Al-Kafeel GirlsThe Women's Religious Schools Division of the Office of the Senior Oficial for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a meeting with the heads of the women's divisions to discuss the organizational and service preparations for the central graduation ceremony of female students from Iraqi universities and some Islamic countries (theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
The Sayed Servants' Division continues to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her)The Sayed Servants' Division at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to hold mourning gatherings to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)—based on the second historical narration—within the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The gathering was held for tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
In cooperation with the two holy shrines.. The Karbala residents' procession commemorates the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) in Najaf AshrafThe procession of the people of Karbala commemorated the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra at the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) in Najaf Ashraf according to the second narration, in cooperation with the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas, peace be upon them. The assistant head of the Department of Rituals,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3d ago
In Nigeria, the Intellectual Affairs Department commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her)The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a mourning ceremony in the Republic of Nigeria to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her). Sayed Muslim al-Jabiri, head of the Religious Preaching Unit at the department’s African Studies Center, stated thatAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4d ago
Mourning processions continue to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Mourning processions continue to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)—according to the second historical narration—at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The routes leading to the holy shrine saw the passage of numerous processions, which presented elegies reflecting onAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4d ago
The Public Relations Department commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) according to the second narrationThe Public Relations Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the second narration by holding a mourning assembly. The council was held in the reception hall within the holy shrine, as part of the religious program organized by the department contAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4d ago
The servants of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine perform the rituals of allegianceThe servants of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine performed the Wilayat practice in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), coinciding with the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the second narration. The ceremony included the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, follAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4d ago
Lasting 8 Hours.. Warith International Cancer Institution at Imam Hussain Holy S...Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the success of its medical team in conducting two complex, simultaneous surgical procedures for a 30-year-old female patient. The operations lasted eight continuous hours and involved a bilateral mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction, alongside a preventive oophorectomy (removal of ovaries) to mitigate the risk of tumors associated with a genetic mutation. Speaking to the Official Website, Dr. Salam Al-Sarhan, Consultant Breast Surgeon at the foundation, stated, "The patient visited the foundation, and following necessary medical examinations, she was diagnosed with left breast cancer. Given her young age, advanced genetic testing was conducted, revealing a genetic mutation in the BRCA1 gene, which is associated with an elevated risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers." He explained that "the surgical team reviewed the case during the multidisciplinary medical meeting and discussed treatment options with the patient and her family. The decision was made to perform a total mastectomy of the affected breast, a prophylactic mastectomy of the other breast with immediate bilater…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف4d ago
In the presence of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority.. Imam...Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف4d ago
AI-Powered and Multilingual.. The Holy Quran House at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine A...The Holy Quran House at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the imminent release of the digital Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Quranic Encyclopedia application for smartphones. The initiative aims to enhance research and educational tools while facilitating seamless access to the encyclopedia’s scientific content for researchers, academics, and students of religious studies. Speaking to the Official Website, the Head of the Quranic Media Center, Mr. Wisam Nadhir Al-Delfi, stated, "The project has reached its second phase to finalize the launch of the digital Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Quranic Encyclopedia. This comes as part of the Holy Quran House's ongoing efforts to address the need for faster research processes and information retrieval, as well as supporting Quranic studies connected to the heritage of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)." He emphasized that "the application has been designed to be accessible across smartphone operating systems (Android and iOS), enabling researchers and interested users to easily access and benefit from the encyclopedia's content." He further explained that "the app is distinguished by its integration of modern artificial intelligenc…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف4d ago
To Provide Them with Comprehensive Healthcare.. Imam Hussain Medical Complex at...The Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, received a group of orphaned children who are students at the shrine’s schools. The initiative aims to deliver comprehensive healthcare, carry out necessary medical examinations, dispense medications, and provide specialized follow-up care tailored to their health needs. Speaking to the Official Website, the Director of the Complex, Dr. Ala'a Abdul Rahman, stated, "The complex welcomed a group of orphaned children and subjected them to thorough medical examinations under the supervision of specialized staff across pediatric, nutrition, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) clinics, as well as ophthalmology, psychotherapy, and speech therapy clinics, in order to assess their health conditions and identify their treatment needs." He explained that "the medical staff made sure to follow up on cases requiring extra care, referring conditions that demand specialized attention to the relevant hospitals to complete their treatment stages and receive appropriate medical care." He added that "the initiative was not limited to medical aspects, but also included presenting gifts to the child…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineغير مصنف4d ago
According to the second narration.. The Women’s Holy Qur’an Institute commemorates the martyrdom of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her) in Najaf Al-AshrafThe Women’s Holy Quran Institute—affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women’s Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her), according to the second historical narration, by holding a mourning gathering. Mrs. Amna al-Mansouri,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5d ago
Mourning processions continue to arrive in the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Mourning processions continue to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)—based on the second historical narratioan—in the holy city of Karbala. The routes leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) witnessed the passage of numerous processions, which presented elegies aAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5d ago
On the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady az-Zahra (peace be upon her), service processions provide various forms of assistance to visitorsService processions (*mawakib*) in the holy city of Karbala have provided a variety of services to visitors participating in the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her). These services included the provision of meals, drinking water, and other beverages, alongside various forms of support designed tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5d agoArticles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.