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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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Aiming to Consolidate Quranic Culture: Engineering Projects Department at Imam H...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine9 Sept 2026
The President of the Republic is honored to visit the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)9 Sept 2026
The evening events of the closing ceremony for the activities and programs of the Al-Kafeel Scout Association for the year 2026 have commencedAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
The Grid Manufacturing Department begins installing the metal pieces on the wooden frame of the Al-Abbas Gate (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026More stories
The Holy Courtyard Care Department is conducting a cleaning campaign at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have carried out a cleaning campaign at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, the department's deputy head, stated that the staff perform various daily tasks to ensure a suitable environment for visitors, enabling tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
For the First Time in Southern Iraq: Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital Belonging to Im...In a qualitative medical and diagnostic achievement carried out for the first time in southern Iraq, the Radiology and Medical Imaging Department at Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has successfully conducted a Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) exam for a 39-year-old woman from Dhi Qar Governorate. In an official statement obtained by the (Official Site), the hospital stated that "the patient visited Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital following the appearance of a mass in the (breast) during a mammogram examination; however, precisely locating its position was not possible via ultrasound, while performing a breast magnetic resonance imaging (Breast MRI)—which is typically utilized in such cases—was not feasible based on the decision of her attending physician due to her having previously undergone heart valve replacement surgery." The statement added that "the medical team resorted to the Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) technique as an advanced and safe diagnostic option for the case, given that the technology relies on injecting a contrast agent followed by specialized breast imaging, helping revea…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine8 Sept 2026
In the Presence of Its Young Patients… Imam Al-Hadi Neuromuscular Center , Affil...With the Participation of 2,500 Female Students, Quran House Concludes Summer Quranic Courses Project for Girls For the First Time in Southern Iraq: Al-Thaqlayn Cancer Hospital Belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Performs Advanced Diagnostic Examination for Breast Tumor DetectionImam Hussain Holy Shrine8 Sept 2026
In coordination with the two holy shrines.. The procession of the people of Karbala commemorates the martyrdom of the companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) in WasitThe procession of the people of holy Karbala commemorated the martyrdom of the Companion Sa'id ibn Jubayr (may Allah be pleased with him) in Wasit province, with the participation of Karbala's factions, organizations, and processions, in coordination with the holy shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and Al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The Deputy Head of tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
With the participation of more than 1000 students... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launches the closing ceremony of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association programsThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the closing ceremony of the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association programs for the year 2026, with the participation of more than 1,000 students from the provinces of Karbala and Basra. The ceremony is organized by the Al-Kafeel Scouts Association, affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)8 Sept 2026
The maintenance department is carrying out upkeep work on the early warning system in the Holy Courtyard and its surroundingsThe Engineering Maintenance and Construction Department at the Al-abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out maintenance work on the early warning system installed in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) and its surrounding area. Engineer Mustafa Abdul-Razzaq, head of the Early Warning Unit within the department's FirAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the ablution water sources in the central courtyardThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out a campaign to wash and clean the ablution water sources spread across the canopies of the central courtyard, in service to the visitors of the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The campaign inAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
A delegation from the Karbala Agriculture Directorate reviews the projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine and praises its modern experiencesA delegation from the Karbala Agriculture Directorate visited several agricultural projects belonging to the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine and commended its modern approaches to developing the agricultural sector. This visit took place during a tour organized by the Public Relations Department of the Holy Shrine at the Al-Kafeel Nurseries complex,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
With the Participation of 2,500 Female Students, Quran House Concludes Summer Qu...The Quran House at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine concluded its summer Quranic courses project for girls on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The project saw the participation of 2,500 female students and 100 teachers following a comprehensive Quranic and educational curriculum that included lessons in memorization, recitation, and Quranic sciences, alongside cultural and educational activities. Wisam Al-Delfi, head of the Quran House Media Center, stated: "The closing ceremony featured several Quranic and cultural segments, beginning with blessed Quranic recitations, followed by a speech by the Head of the Quran House Department, Sheikh Dr. Khair Al-Din Ali Al-Hadi, who commended the efforts made by the administration, teachers, parents, and students in ensuring the project's success." Al-Delfi explained that "in his address, Sheikh Al-Hadi stressed that serving and applying the Holy Quran ranks among the most noble endeavors due to its impact on building the individual and society. He noted that one of the most vital projects adopted by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is human development founded upon values, virtues, and morals." He added that "the head of the department reaffirmed the Qur…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Quran House Concludes Second Season of National Buds Project at Sayyid Al-Awsiya...The Quran House at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine concluded the activities of the second season of the National Buds Project—one of its key Quranic initiatives aimed at nurturing Quranic talents among young children and developing their recitation and performance skills—on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Wisam Nadhir Al-Delfi, head of the Quranic Media Center, stated: "The closing ceremony was held at Sayyid Al-Awsiya (peace be upon him) Visitors' City. It began with a blessed Quranic recitation delivered by the young reciter Abbas Yasser Karim, followed by a speech from the Head of the Quran House Department, Sheikh Dr. Khair Al-Din Ali Al-Hadi." Al-Delfi explained that "in his address, Sheikh Al-Hadi expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Legal Guardian of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, for his sponsorship and support of the project. He highlighted the significance of the National Buds Project in Iraq and its role in preparing a Quranic generation equipped with skills in memorization, recitation, and performance." He added that "the ceremony program continued with a collective recitation by students from the Sheikh Ismail School, f…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Representative of Supreme Religious Authority: Lady Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital Ha...The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, emphasized that Lady Khadija Al-Kubra (peace be upon her) Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has succeeded after years of work in consolidating a specialized medical experience for women, and that its success has expanded beyond traditional fields into complex medical domains. He made these remarks during an address delivered on the occasion of the inauguration of the hospital's third expansion, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine. The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority stated: "First, I extend my thanks and gratitude to the brothers in the Secretariat-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, the hospital administration, and the medical and nursing staff for delivering such a successful experience," explaining that "the establishment of a specialized hospital for women stemmed from the desire to provide a secure environment that respects modesty and chastity, in harmony with natural disposition and Islamic rulings." He clarified that "the goal of creating the hospital was not limited to offering obstetrics or pediatric service…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
The Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and the Secretary-General...Secretary-General Attends Opening of Youth Market by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's Social Development Department Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: We are Working to Develop the Healthcare Sector and Transform Karbala into a City of HealingImam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: We are Working to Develop the Hea...The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abaychi, emphasized that work is underway to advance the health sector and turn Holy Karbala into a city of healing, as described by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority. He noted that this expansion and development in the medical field stems directly from this vision. He made these remarks during his speech at the inauguration of the third expansion of the Lady Khadija Al-Kubra (peace be upon her) Specialized Hospital for Women, held in the presence of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai. The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine stated that "the religious institution and the religious authority must care for and look after the human being. Therefore, there is expansion and development in the medical field based on this vision of honoring humanity. This parental care, prioritized by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and the legal guardian, ranks among the top services provided to people, especially low-income earners and needy families." He explained that "what was reviewed during this occasion regardi…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Sept 2026
With a capacity of 228 beds... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine begins the implementation of the Al-Kafeel Educational Hospital projectThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun implementing the first phase of the Al-Kafeel Educational Hospital project, with a capacity of 228 beds. The resident engineer from the Engineering Projects Department of the Holy Shrine, Mohannad Razaq, said: "The total area of the hospital is 25,000 square meters, and it includes a main building with anAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Sept 2026
The Host Department provides hospitality services to the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Hospitality Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, through its Men's and Women's Hospitality Division, provides services to visitors visiting the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The division's staff receive guests and visitors in the hospitality halls, prepare designated areas for them, and provide hospitality neceAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
More than a hundred female students enrolll in the Umm Abiha School for Religious Studies in its new academic yearThe Umm Abiha School for Religious Studies, affiliated with the Al-Kafeel Division of Women's Religious Schools in the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, welcomed its students for the new academic year in the holy city of Najaf. The school principal, Ms. Asma Al-Tamimi, said that the number of reAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel Company: Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory products reach the markets of Iraq from north to southThe Public Relations Officer at Noor Al-Kafeel Company for Animal and Food Products, Mr. Hani Al-Katbi, confirmed that the products of Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory reach the markets of Iraq from north to south. Al-Katbi said: The establishment of the Al-Kafeel Dairy Factory came in response to the need to provide a local product that meets the needsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.