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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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With a capacity of 228 beds... The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine begins the implementation of the Al-Kafeel Educational Hospital projectAl-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)Al-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 yearAl-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 southAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026More stories
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine showcases more than 780 publications with its participation in the Baghdad International FairThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine showcased more than 780 publications by participating in the 27th session of the Baghdad International Book Fair, through a unified pavilion that brings together several of its departments and knowledge, cultural, and educational institutions. The head of the holy shrine's pavilion at the exhibition, Mr. Muhammad AAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Sept 2026
The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine honors the Dean of the College of Law at Karbala UniversitySayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, honored Dr. Ahmed Shaker Salman, Dean of the College of Law at the University of Karbala, in recognition of his efforts to support student initiatives. The honoring ceremony was attended by members of the Holy Shrine’s Board of Directors. The gestureAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
The Public Order Department ensures the smooth flow of visitors and buses within the old cityThe Security Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to ensure the smooth movement of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala. The organization of visitor and bus movement is carried out by the patrol division of the department through its personnel deployed at the main hubs and roads leading to the holy shrine, to faAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
The Department of Intellectual Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is contin...The Bayyina Center for Intellectual and Cultural Security, affiliated with the Department of Intellectual Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, is persisting in its efforts to finish the Glossary of Intellectual and Cultural Security Terms project by tracking the preparation of scientific terminology within the project's approved frameworks. The Head of the Department of Intellectual Affairs, Sheikh Ali Al-Qarawi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the Bayyina Center for Intellectual and Cultural Security, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, is continuing its work to complete the Glossary of Intellectual and Cultural Security Terms project, through following up on the preparation of scientific terms within the approved themes of the project." He explained that "the work includes reviewing, auditing, and discussing the terminology by the supervising scientific committee and the heads of the thematic tracks, in accordance with a solid scientific methodology, aiming to reach a precise scientific formulation of concepts and terms related to intellectual and cultural security." This initiative is considered one of the specialized scientific projects tha…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
Nour Al-Imam Al-Hassan Institute Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine La...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
To Serve Visitors: The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Work on the Warith Gue...The Department of Strategic Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is continuing construction work on the Warith Guest House project, which stands as one of the major service projects aimed at enhancing infrastructure and expanding services provided to Karbala residents and visitors. The department stated in a press release obtained by the official website that "the Department of Strategic Projects at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to execute construction works on the Warith Guest House project, considered one of the major service projects aimed at boosting infrastructure and developing services provided to the people of Karbala and visitors." It explained that "the land area allocated for the project covers 7,800 square meters, while the building consists of a basement, a ground floor, and 17 floors, forming an integrated service structure that meets the needs of various segments of society and arrivals to the holy city." It added that "the project includes a range of vital facilities, including a multipurpose theater, dining halls, administrative and residential rooms, as well as large and small meeting halls and a parking lot, providing a comprehensive service environ…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
Under the Professional Excellence Program: The Department of Social Development...The Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has launched the third phase of the Professional Excellence Program. The initiative aims to develop practical skills and professional capabilities among young women, preparing them for the labor market through a series of free training courses in the Holy Karbala Governorate. The Head of the Department, Mohammed Al-Nasrawi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the program comes as part of the plans of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine aimed at supporting the youth segment and providing them with specialized expertise that matches the requirements of the modern job market. The training is delivered in-person and interactively, with participants receiving accredited certificates immediately upon completing the requirements." He explained that "the third phase includes offering five specialized courses, with 9 training hours designated for each course tailored for females. It targets vital fields including successful leadership skills, the art of public speaking and presentation, alongside a course on the fundamentals of photography." He added that "the training package extends…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Sept 2026
The department between the two holy shrines is preparing the central courtyard and conducting pruning work on the trees in its gardensThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, prepared the central courtyard and carried out tree trimming work in its gardens. The department's staff carried out cleaning operations in the central square using specialized equipment to maintain its cleanliness, in addition to laying carAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Sept 2026
Wide turnout at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine's pavilion at the Baghdad International Book FairThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine's pavilion, participating in the 27th Baghdad International Book Fair, is witnessing a wide turnout of visitors and those interested in cultural and intellectual matters on the third day of the fair's activities. The exhibition is held with the participation of more than 600 publishing houses from 28 countries, andAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026
Visitors perform the rituals of reciting the Du'a al-Nudbah in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) witnessed the recitation of the Du'a al-Nudbah prayer this Friday morning, attended by a gathering of visitors. The prayer recitation ceremony was performed in a worshipful and spiritual atmosphere, as the believers implored God Almighty to hasten the reappearance of the ImaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026
Through multiple outlets.. The Service Affairs Department provides 300 carts for people with disabilities and childrenThe Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides 300 carts to serve people with disabilities and children through multiple outlets. The head of the department's trust division; Mr. Kadhem Jawad, said: "The Division provides 300 carts to serve people with special needs and children through multiple outlets distributed atAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Sept 2026
With pictures.. The believers commemorate Friday eve at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The crowds of believers commemorated Friday eve 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 them with various services. The holy shrine had previously prepared a plan that included various security, health, and service aspects, iAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
On Friday eve... The Host Department provides 15,000 meals to the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Host Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provided 15,000 meals for the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) on Friday eve. The assistant head of the department, Mr. Muhammad Kamal Al-Khazraji, said: "The department provided 15,000 meals for the visitors arriving in the holy city of Karbala on Friday eveAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The departments of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continue to provide services to visitors on Friday eveThe departments of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continue to provide their various services to the visitors arriving at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) to commemorate Friday eve. The Service Affairs Department at the holy shrine provides chilled drinking water to visitors through its service procession, aiming to meet theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The service processions in the city of Karbala provide their services to the visitors of the holy shrines.The service processions in the holy city of Karbala provide their services to the visitors coming to commemorate Friday eve at the shrine of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). The processions were distributed along several roads and routes leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) tAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
On Friday eve.. The vehicle department allocates 20 vehicles to transport medical cases in the vicinity of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Vehicles Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine allocates 20 vehicles to transport patients from various areas of the old city of Karbala to medical centers and hospitals. The head of the emergency unit in the department, Mr. Mohannad Abdul Hussein Khudair, said that "the dedicated vehicles for the service include large vehicles and otAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026
The Order Maintenance Department ensures the smooth flow of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala.The personnel of the Security Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine ensure the smooth movement of visitors and vehicles within the old city of Karbala. The department's staff are deployed on the main axs and roads leading to the holy shrine to organize vehicle movement, contributing to facilitating the flow of visitors arriving at the shrAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.