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Attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Department...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Religious Age of Obligation Marks...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Sept 2026
The Scientific Complex holds a Quranic recitation at the Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.
The staff of the Sayed Servants' Division distribute sweets in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet and Imam as-Sadeq (Allah's prayers be upon them)The staff of the Sayed Servants' Division at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine distributed sweets to visitors on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and Imam as-Sadeq (peace be upon him), with the participation of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Mr. MuhammAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
The first International Conference on the Qur'an and Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) concluded with the honoring of those who contributed to its successThe Holy Shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas (peace be upon them) concluded the activities of the First International Conference on the Qur'an and the Ahl al-Bayt at the site of the miracle of the sun's return for the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) in Babylon Governorate. The conference was organized by the Department of IntelAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
The Lady Fatima bint Asad branch concludes the activities of the first national Quranic competition, "The Glad Tidings of Mercy Have Shone Forth.”The Lady Fatima bint Asad (peace be upon her) Division for Quranic Studies, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official of Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, concluded its first national Quranic competition, "The Glad Tidings of Mercy Have Shone Forth." The closing ceremony was attended by the Secretary-General of the Al-AbAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine begins planting 600 rare palm seedlings as part of the Al-Saqi agricultural project in KarbalaThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun planting 600 rare palm seedlings as part of the Al-Saqi Agricultural Project in the Karbala desert. The technical assistant for the project, Engineer Alaa Medhat, said, "Today we started planting 600 rare palm seedlings over an area of 25 dunams as part of the Al-Saqi agricultural project, which is supervAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
With a 50% Discount: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine La...Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the launch of a medical and service initiative providing a 50% discount on consultations and examinations across a number of its departments, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) and his grandson, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), on Monday, August 31. The Director of the Specialized Medical Complex, Dr. Alaa Abdul-Rahman Habib Al-Janabi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the complex, under the patronage of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, announced the launch of the initiative providing a 50% discount, aimed at easing economic burdens on noble families and supporting citizens, as well as transforming religious occasions into field work stations sponsored by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to serve the community." He explained that "the discount covers specialized clinic consultations, including ophthalmology, internal medicine, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), gynecology, and nutrition, in addition to sonar services, the nursing clinic, and vision exam…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine31 Aug 2026
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Opening the Female Dormitory Buil...The Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji, confirmed that the inauguration of the female students' dormitory building at Warith al-Anbiya University represents a new achievement among the construction, rebuilding, and development projects adopted by the General Secretariat of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine. During a speech, the Secretary-General stated that "this project has many benefits and features in terms of ensuring safety, providing psychological comfort, and creating an academic atmosphere for female students, which will also motivate students toward creativity, excellence, and scientific distinction." He added that "this project is one of the major dormitory projects nationwide, offering all domestic amenities, comfort services, and study facilities." He explained that "had it not been for the parental care and guidance of His Eminence, the follow-up by the leadership and engineering staff of Warith al-Anbiya University, and the significant contribution of the executing company, this major project would not have been completed." He pointed out that "Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, along with the university presidency, will have additional ne…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine31 Aug 2026
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain Adorned with Garlands of Flowers to Mark the Ble...With a 50% Discount: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches Discount Initiative Marking the Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Opening the Female Dormitory Building at Warith al-Anbiya University Represents a New Achievement in Construction and Development ProjectsImam Hussain Holy Shrine31 Aug 2026
Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and Secretary-General of Imam...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine31 Aug 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes the activities of the Cultural Week of the Greatest Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household)The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the activities of the Cultural Week of the Greatest Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household). The activities of the week at the Dar Al-Rasool Al-A'dham (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
The Industries Department employs modern technologies in the design and execution of woodwork for the projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Department of Industries and Artistic Crafts at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employs modern technologies in the design and execution of specialized woodwork for projects across the shrine's various departments and sites. Mr. Khalid Abdul Zaid, head of the MDF and CNC Unit within the department's Artistic Crafts Division, stated, "Our staffAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)31 Aug 2026
The final qualifiers of the "Ashraq Bashair Al-Rahma" competition witness a Quranic contest among the female memorizersThe final qualifiers of the "Ashraq Bashair Al-Rahma" competition witnessed a Quranic contest among the memorizers of the Holy Quran, amidst an atmosphere characterized by precision and focus. The questions varied according to memorization categories, with multiple criteria adopted to evaluate the contestants' performance. The competition is orgAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Aug 2026
In Karbala.. The Green Belt celebrates the birth anniversary of the Truthful Ones (peace be upon them)The first and second Southern Green Belt departments affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized two ceremonies to commemorate the birth of the Noble Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (peace be upon him). The first ceremony was held in the Oasis of the Greatest MessenAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Aug 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine denies opening registration for participation in the central graduation ceremony for Iraqi university studentsThe General Secretariat of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine confirms that the information being circulated on some social media pages regarding the opening of registration for participation in the central graduation ceremony for Iraqi university students, and the sharing of registration links, is unfounded. The holy shrine calls on students not toAl-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 systemThe Noor Al-Kafeel Company for Animal and Food Products at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine explained the stages of milk and yogurt production at its Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory, according to an automated production system. The factory manager, Mr. As'ad Abdul-Ilah, said: "The process of yogurt production begins in the preparation hall, where the milkAl-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)The staff of the Holy Sanctuary Administration Department of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), in cooperation with the Sayed Servants' Division of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, have completed decorating the shrine's grid with wreaths of roses in commemoration of the birth anniversaries of the Prophet Mohammad and his grandson, Imam Ja'farAl-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 shrinesThe Deputy Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine; Sayed Muhammad Ali Azhar, conducted an inspection tour of several sites belonging to the Department of the Area Between the Two Holy Shrines. The Assistant Head of the Department, Mr. Habib Al-Dahash, stated that "this inspection tour of some of the department's sites included direcAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Aug 2026
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