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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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One Is the First of Its Kind in Iraq: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Constru...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine19 Sept 2026
Aiming to provide a safe educational environment, the Maintenance Department at...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine19 Sept 2026
Spanning 14 Donums: Expansion Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Co...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine19 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel University completes its preparations for the start of the new academic year 2026–2027Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)19 Sept 2026More stories
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 narrationThe Public Speaking Division for Hussayni Preaching at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a mourning assembly to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her) according to the first narration. The council is organized in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) in two sessions, morning andAl-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 CenterA delegation from the Karbala Health Department commended the quality of free services provided to visitors at the Sayed Ja'far al-Hilli Emergency Medical Services Center, which operates under the Medical Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. Dr. Haifa Al-Tamimi, Head of the Department, stated that the Sayed Ja'far al-Hilli CenteAl-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 narrationMourning processions commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), in coordination with the Department of Hussayni Rites, Processions, and Bodies at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. The department prepared an organizational plan outlining the schedule and routes for the processions, ensuring the smooth flowAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)18 Sept 2026
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
To rehabilitate patients with neuromuscular disorders using the latest technolog...Al-Hadi Neuromuscular Center, affiliated with the General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, opened a respiratory physical therapy unit within its rehabilitation department. The unit utilizes the latest specialized rehabilitation techniques and methods based on modern scientific research to help patients improve their breathing quality and daily life. The supervisor of the rehabilitation department at the center, Salim Samuel Ghatas, stated in a statement obtained by the (Official Website) that "Al-Hadi Neuromuscular Center at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine opened this qualitative and new unit to serve as a pivotal addition to the center's rehabilitation services. It relies on the latest equipment and programs reached by scientific research, thereby keeping pace with patients' expectations and health needs." He explained that "the opening of the unit came in response to the growing and urgent demand from patients and their families, and due to the scarcity of this specialty in other health centers, or its limitation in some places to old, traditional methods that do not meet the modern requirements of advanced medical care." He added that "the unit primarily targets patien…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine16 Sept 2026
Tomorrow with a 50% Discount: Imam Hussain Medical Complex Belonging to the Ima...The Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced a 50% reduction in medical examination fees on the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her), on Thursday, September 17, 2026. The director of the complex, Dr. Alaa Abdul Rahman Habib, said in an interview with the (Official Website) that "the discount includes consultation fees in internal medicine clinics, the gynecology and prenatal care clinic, and therapeutic nutrition, among a number of specialized clinics and doctors." He explained that "the initiative covers the internal medicine clinic consultations, as well as the gynecology and prenatal care clinic, therapeutic nutrition, in addition to the pediatric clinic." This initiative comes as part of the complex's keenness to provide medical services and enhance health support for visitors and patients, coinciding with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her).Imam Hussain Holy Shrine16 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.