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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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Al-Afaf Women's Complex launches theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
Participation in the National Al-Furqan Competition: The competition establishes a continuous path in memorizing the Holy QuranAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
His Eminence Al-Safi emphasizes the importance of cooperation between health institutions to provide the best services to visitorsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
University of Karbala: The agricultural projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine contribute to employing Iraqi labor and supporting the local economyAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026More stories
Visitors perform the recitation of Dua al-Nudba in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)This Friday morning, the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) hosted the recitation of Dua al-Nudba (Supplication of the Lament) in the presence of a gathering of visitors. The recitation took place amidst an atmosphere of worship and faith, as the believers supplicated to God Almighty to hasten the reappearance ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department provides crystal ice to visitors and residents of KarbalaThe Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to provide crystal ice to the visitors and residents of Karbala. The department produces this crystal ice at the Al-Alqami plant, located on Bab al-Qibla Street near the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Technical staff work around the clock to supply thAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)11 Sept 2026
The Order Maintenance Department manages the flow of visitors and buses on Thursday nightStaff from the Order Maintenance Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine managed the flow of visitors and buses on the last Thursday night of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal. Operations included organizing the movement of visitors and buses along the roads and entrances surrounding the Holy Shrine, as well as facilitating visitor access to theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)10 Sept 2026
With pictures.. The believers commemorate the last Thursday night of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Crowds of believers revived the last Thursday night of the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal 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 a wide range of services. The Holy Shrine had previously prepared a comprehensive plan coveringAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)10 Sept 2026
The Rituals Department conducts a field tour of the service processions in the city of KarbalaThe Department of Hussayni Rituals, Processions, and Bodies affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducted a field tour of the service processions in the city of Karbala to review their services on the last Friday eve of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal. The tour is part of the field program adopted by the department to monitor the work ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)10 Sept 2026
A thousand beneficiaries from the services of the Intellectual Affairs Department on the martyrdom anniversary of the Companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him)The Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine announced that more than 1,000 visitors benefited from the cultural and intellectual stations it set up at the shrine of the noble companion Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him) in Wasit Governorate. The stations were organized by the Al-Qamar CulturalAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)10 Sept 2026
Discover Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s participation in the Baghdad International B...Including Warith Foundation and Fadak Farm, President of Iraq Visits Key Projects of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in Karbala Over 8 months: Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine performs nearly 14,000 surgical proceduresImam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
Over 8 months: Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy...Safeer Al-Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) Surgical Hospital, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the performance of nearly 14,000 various surgical procedures during the first eight months of the current year (2026), as part of its ongoing efforts to provide medical and therapeutic services to citizens from various governorates. The Administrative Director of the hospital, Engineer Abbas Abd Ali, said in an interview with the (Official Website) that "the medical, surgical, nursing, and supporting engineering staff were able to perform nearly 14,000 surgical procedures during the first eight months of the current year," noting that "this achievement came as a result of an integrated work plan and raising the level of readiness to handle the increasing numbers of patients and visitors." He added that "the surgical procedures performed included multiple medical specialties and comprised major, super-major, and special, complex cases, which were conducted according to the latest medical methods and technologies." He explained that "the hospital works to provide an integrated medical environment that contributes to offering the necessary care to patients by equippin…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
To Transfer the Latest Treatment Protocols to Iraq: Warith and Al-Mujtaba Hospit...The Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the official joining of Warith International Cancer Institute and Al-Mujtaba Hospital for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation to the global St. Jude Global Alliance, following the signing of a scientific and medical cooperation agreement with the American St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This aims to transfer the latest international treatment protocols in the field of blood cancers and bone marrow transplantation to Iraq. The Health Authority stated in a press release obtained by the (Official Website) that "this partnership comes after 3 years of continuous work and advanced field results achieved by medical staff in attaining high recovery rates," pointing out that "joining the alliance aims to raise the standard of medical services provided to children with cancer inside the country without the need to travel abroad." The statement explained that "the agreement includes adopting direct clinical practice guidelines used at St. Jude Hospital, in addition to exchanging modern treatment protocols and expertise, collaborating on fellowship and continuous medical training programs (Fell…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
1,250,000 Patient Visits: Lady Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women A...Lady Khadija Al-Kubra (peace be upon her) Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced receiving 1,250,000 female patient visits from its opening in 2022 until 2026, in a statistic reflecting the scale of medical and specialized services provided to women from various governorates. The director of the hospital, Dr. Baidaa Ibrahim Al-Tamimi, said in an interview with the (Official Website) that "recording this large number of visitors reflects the level of trust in the medical and specialized services offered by the hospital, as well as the integrated care provided by the medical and nursing staff to women," noting that "the hospital continues to work on delivering the highest standards of healthcare in accordance with modern medical criteria." She added that "the hospital relies on the latest technologies and advanced medical devices across its various departments, which has contributed to providing advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services and accommodating the increasing numbers of visitors." She explained that "the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to support and develop its health institutions, providing a safe and integrated ther…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine10 Sept 2026
The President of the Republic inspects the solar panel production lines at the Al-Noor factory and commends its efforts to support national industryMr. Nizar Amidi visited the Al-Noor Solar Panel Manufacturing Plant—affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—and commended its efforts to support national industry. He was briefed on the nature of the production lines, technical specifications, annual production capacity, and the quality standards adopted by the plant. EnginAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
Conclusion of the closing ceremony for the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association’s activities and programs for 2026The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the closing ceremony for the 2026 activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association. The ceremony was organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association—affiliated with the Holy Shrine’s Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs—and spanned two days. It saw the participation oAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
The second day of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association for the year 2026The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the second day of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association for the year 2026. The ceremony is organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association—affiliated with the Holy Shrine's Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs—with the participation ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
In Wasit.. Visitors flocked to the cultural stations on the martyrdom anniversary of Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him)The cultural stations organized by the Public Relations Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine in the Al-Hai district of Wasit Governorate witnessed an influx of visitors, coinciding with the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of the companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him). The stations organize the University ReAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
During His Visit to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Secretary-General Receives the Pre...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
Serving 1,320 Patients: Al-Mujtaba Hospital at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announce...Al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) Hospital for Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, received 1,320 patients across various age groups, including adults and children, during August 2026, delivering comprehensive medical and therapeutic services in accordance with accredited healthcare standards. The hospital stated in an announcement obtained by the (Official Website) that "all admitted cases underwent a precise care system applying accredited health standards without exception," noting that "the diversity of cases, diagnoses, and treatment plans did not impact the precision of the health protocols followed across various departments." It explained that "procedures begin with strict verification of patient identity to ensure safety, extending to verifying drug safety and dispensing medications according to prescribed dosages, through to applying the highest standards of infection control and prevention within the hospital's facilities." It added that "medical documentation operations and continuous monitoring of treatment stages form an essential part of the hospital's responsibility toward each case," pointing out that "receiving t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
Serving 278 Beneficiaries: Department of Care for Families of Martyrs and Wounde...The Healthcare Unit of the Department of Care for Families of Martyrs and Wounded at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the provision of comprehensive therapeutic and preventive services to 278 beneficiaries during the month of August 2026, as part of its programs aimed at alleviating health and financial burdens on citizens and offering necessary medical care to deserving cases. The department stated in an announcement obtained by the (Official Website) that "the services provided encompassed the families of martyrs and the wounded, as well as underprivileged families, in addition to political prisoners and their families, with various forms of medical care secured for them in health institutions and centers affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine." It added that "the services varied between providing monthly treatments for individuals with chronic diseases, conducting laboratory tests, and securing medical supplies, as well as covering the costs of a number of surgical operations for the beneficiaries." The department emphasized that "these services fall within the framework of the social solidarity approach adopted by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and its keenness t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.