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Al-Kafeel University completes its preparations for the start of the new academic year 2026–2027Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)19 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine holds a mourning assembly to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) according to the first narrationAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)19 Sept 2026
The delegation of the Karbala Health Department praises the level of free medical services at the Sayed Jaafar Al-Hilli CenterAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 Sept 2026
In coordination with the Department of Religious Rites, mourning processions commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Al-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the first narrationAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 Sept 2026More stories
Graduates of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development take their graduation oath at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Graduates of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development took their graduation oath at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine welcomed a group of officers from the Institute's 31st cohort—hailing from various Iraqi governorates—who swore an oath of allegiance to theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 Sept 2026
University of Karbala: The agricultural projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employ modern technologies to enhance sustainability and economic feasibilityThe Dean of the College of Agriculture at Karbala University, Dr. Ali Abdul Hussein Al-Rubaie, confirmed that the agricultural projects implemented by the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employ modern technologies to enhance sustainability and economic feasibility. Al-Rubaie said: "It is gratifying to see the use of modern technologies in the agriculAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 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, this morning, the first Friday of the month of Rabi' al-Thani, the recitation of the Du'a al-Nudbah in the presence of a gathering of visitors. The prayer recitation ceremony was performed in a worshipful and spiritual atmosphere, as the believers implored God AlmAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 Sept 2026
Crowds of visitors observe the eve of Friday at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The holy city of Karbala witnessed a massive influx of visitors marking the first Thursday night of the month of Rabi’ al-Thani at the shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and his brother Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them). Karbala welcomes these visitors, who come to visit the two sacred shrines and demonstrate their devotion to the Ahl al-BAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
On Thursday night, the Department Between the Two Holy Shrines prepares the central square as a resting area for visitors and provides a variety of servicesThe "Between the Two Holy Shrines" Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine prepared the central area as a rest zone for visitors and began providing various services on Thursday night. These services included carpeting the central area to accommodate visitors, thereby providing them with suitable spaces to sit and rest. Through its serviAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
On Thursday night, the Hospitality Department serves meals to visitorsThe Hospitality Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides meals to visitors visiting the shrines of Imam Al-Hussayn and his brother, Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon them), on Thursday nights. Department staff handle the preparation and distribution of meals to visitors through three main service points, in addition to welcoming gAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
According to the first narration.. The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine spreads banners of mourning and black in commemoration of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have displayed banners of mourning and black drapery to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her), in accordance with the first historical account. Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, the department's deputy head, stated that theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine signs a contract to implement services and infrastructure for the Al-Qamar Residential CityThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has signed a contract with a reputable Iraqi real estate development and contracting company to execute service and infrastructure works for "Al-Qamar Residential City," a project designated for the Shrine's staff. Sayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, stated: "The Al-Abbas's (pAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes the events of the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing educationThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and reading and writing education. The Women's Religious Guidance Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Holy Shrine in the Sheikh Al-Kulayni Complex, organized the ceremony under the sloAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launches the activities of the honoring ceremony for the students of the Ghirass Educational ProgramThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine launched the activities of the ceremony honoring the students of the Ghirass program for literacy and teaching reading and writing. The Women's Religious Guidance Division, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Holy Shrine in the Sheikh Al-Kulayni Complex, is organizing the ceAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)17 Sept 2026
The Lady Fatimah bint Asad Division launches the fifth edition of theThe Lady Fatimah bint Asad (peace be upon her) Division for Quranic Studies—affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—has launched the fifth edition of the "Nun wal-Qalam" (Nun and the Pen) course, designed to teach correct Quranic recitation. Ms. Fatimah Al-Mousawi, headAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Family Culture Center organizes an awareness workshop in preparation for the start of the new school yearThe Family Culture Center—affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—organized an awareness workshop titled "From Understanding to Motivation and Independence: Our Path Toward a Student Who Knows How to Learn," in preparation for the new academic year. Ms. Ikhlas Jawad KadhAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the street leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The staff of the Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out an extensive campaign to wash and clean the street leading to the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), as part of their efforts to maintain the cleanliness of the area. The campaign included washing the sidewalks and the street leading to theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Media Department organizes a training workshop in photography for its staffThe Media Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized a specialized training workshop in the field of photography for the photographers of the Media Formations Division in the department, with the aim of developing their skills and enhancing the level of photographic coverage of events and activities. The head of the department, Mr. AAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16 Sept 2026
The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participates in a meeting of the secretaries-general of the holy shrines in IraqSayed Mustafa Murtada Aal Diaa-Uddin, Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, participated in the periodic meeting of the secretaries-general of the holy shrines in Iraq. The meeting that was held at the Al-Hussayn's (p) Holy Shrine, addressed avenues for joint cooperation, ways to enhance the quality of services provided to visitorAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
The Grid Manufacturing Department has begun fabricating a new door for the sanctuary of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Department of Manufacturing Shrines’ Grids and Doors at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has commenced work on a new door for the sanctuary of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The department's head, Mr. Nadhem al-Ghurabi, stated: "Our teams have begun work on manufacturing the 'Lady Ruqayyah (peace be upon her)' doAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026
Conclusion of the Third Annual General Conference at Al-Ameed UniversityAl-Ameed University has concluded the third edition of its annual general conference, held under the auspices of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine and spanning two days. The closing proceedings were attended by Mr. Laith Al-Mousawi, a member of the Holy Shrine’s Board of Directors; Dr. Jawdat Nouri Al-Jashami, the University President; as welAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)15 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.