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The servants of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine perform the rituals of worshipAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4d ago
The Courtyard Care Department carries out carpet and upholstery cleaning work for the departments and sites of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5d ago
The Service Affairs Department carries out a disinfection campaign at the Maqame of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5d ago
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 PilgrimsImam Hussain Holy Shrine2 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 2026
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches Interactive Programs for Arbaeen PilgrimsThe Human Resources Development Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched a package of cultural, intellectual, and interactive programs as part of its plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (PBUH). The initiatives aim to strengthen knowledge, reinforce Hussaini values, and transform the impact of the pilgrimage into lasting positive behavior within society. Speaking to the official website, the Head of the Department, Mohammed Al-Kinani, said, "The Human Resources Development Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched a package of cultural, intellectual, and interactive programs as part of its plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussain (PBUH), with the aim of enhancing knowledge, reinforcing Hussaini values, and turning the impact of the pilgrimage into sustainable practical behavior in society." He explained that "the plan includes a variety of cultural and educational programs during the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This year's program has been expanded and updated with new activities that align with the needs of pilgrims and support the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's mission of promoting the culture of Ahlul Bayt (P)." He added that "the plan include…Imam Hussain Holy ShrineNews30 Jul 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.
