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In Lebanon, with over 500 Students Participating, Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Concl...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Oct 2026
In the presence of academics and media figures, the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine unv...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine7 Oct 2026
Holding the funeral prayer for the remains of the martyrs of Badush Prison in the courtyard of the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Oct 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine holds the sixth batch of funeral ceremonies for the remains of the martyrs of Badush Prison in Najaf AshrafAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)7 Oct 2026More stories
Announcement: Extension of the Submission Deadline for the "Spirit of Prophethood" Festival Research CompetitionThe Al-Kafeel Women's Religious Schools Division—affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—has announced an extension to the submission deadline for research papers participating in the competition for the 9th "Spirit of Prophethood" International Cultural Festival. The DiAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Oct 2026
A medical team at Al-Kafeel Hospital successfully performs knee replacement surgery on an elderly womanA specialized medical team at Al-Kafeel Super Speciality Hospital successfully performed a complex and delicate surgery on a female patient in her seventies suffering from severe knee joint degeneration. Dr. Bareer Al-Asadi, a consultant in orthopedics and joint surgery, stated: "We performed a knee replacement surgery for a patient in her sevenAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Oct 2026
Outstanding Rehabilitation: Coppersmiths Workshop at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Co...The personnel of the Coppersmiths (Al-Saffarin) Workshop, affiliated with the Maintenance Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, have completed the rehabilitation of one of the inspection entrances in the courtyard of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), as part of ongoing efforts to elevate the level of services provided to pilgrims. In a statement to the official website, the head of the department, Engineer Abdul Hassan Mohammad, said: "The personnel of the Coppersmiths Workshop, affiliated with the Maintenance Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, have completed the rehabilitation of one of the inspection entrances made of stainless steel in the courtyard of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), as part of efforts aimed at raising the quality of services offered to visitors." He explained that "the rehabilitation works were carried out under direct guidance and field follow-up, with a high level of accuracy and quality, aligning with the operational requirements of vital entrances to the holy courtyard." He added that "the workshop staff were keen during execution to use high-quality materials and adopt precise technical methods in rehabilitating the entrance, reflecting t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine6 Oct 2026
To Discuss Ways of Joint Cooperation in Healthcare: General Supervisor of Imam H...The General Supervisor of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Hospitals, Dr. Sabah Al-Musawi, received the Representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Iraq, Dr. Jameela Al-Raiby, during her visit to Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, in the presence of the Director General of the Public Health Department at the Ministry of Health, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the field of primary healthcare. In a statement to the official website, General Supervisor Dr. Sabah Al-Musawi said: "Today, we received the WHO Representative in Iraq, Dr. Jameela Al-Raiby, during her visit to Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, in the presence of the Director General of the Public Health Department at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Riad Abdel Amir Al-Halfi, and a team from the Public Health Department at the Karbala Health Directorate." He explained that "the visit included discussing ways to enhance joint cooperation in the field of primary healthcare and following up on the implementation of cooperation programs between the Ministry of Health, WHO, and the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, thereby contribut…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine6 Oct 2026
Religious Affairs Department at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Missionary an...The African Activities Division, affiliated with the Religious Affairs Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, continues to implement its missionary and educational programs across several African nations, including Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Tanzania, with the goal of spreading Islamic knowledge and fostering scientific and missionary movements in those countries. In a statement obtained by the official website, the division said: "The African Activities Division of the Religious Affairs Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to execute its missionary and educational programs in a number of African countries—among them Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Tanzania—aimed at disseminating Islamic knowledge and strengthening the scientific and preaching movement in those regions." It explained that "the programs featured the organization of religious celebrations and occasions, alongside daily and weekly lessons in the Holy Quran, jurisprudence (Fiqh), ideology (Aqa'id), and the Arabic language, as well as instructions in grammar and morphology (Nahw and Sarf)." It added that "the programs also encompass specialized courses in the art of public speaking and pulpit oratory (Min…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine6 Oct 2026
Under the Slogan "Towards a More Beautiful School Environment": Al-Warith Scouts...The Al-Warith Scouts Division, affiliated with the Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has launched a school cleaning campaign under the slogan "Towards a More Beautiful School Environment" in Dhi Qar Governorate, with the participation of more than 18 scout members at Al-Gharraf Central School. In a statement obtained by the official website, the department said: "The Al-Warith Scouts Division, affiliated with the Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, launched a school cleaning campaign under the slogan 'Towards a More Beautiful School Environment' in Dhi Qar Governorate, with the participation of more than 18 scout members at Al-Gharraf Central School." The department explained that "the campaign aims to promote a culture of cleanliness and environmental preservation within schools, while reinforcing values of cooperation and voluntary work among students and scouts, thereby contributing to a clean and healthy educational environment." It added that "the campaign included cleaning operations covering schoolyards, halls, and facilities, alongside organizing awareness activi…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine6 Oct 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine calls for participation in the funeral procession for the remains of the sixth group of martyrs from the Badush Prison massacreThe Iraqi Center for Documenting Extremism—affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—has called upon all segments of society to participate in the funeral procession for the sixth group of martyrs from the Badush Prison massacre. The ceremony will take place at the Rawdat Al-KafeeAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Oct 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department completes the washing and carpeting of the covered areas designated for visitor restStaff from the "Between the Two Holy Shrines" Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have completed the washing and carpeting of the covered areas designated for visitors' rest. The work involved thoroughly washing the floors and cleaning the covered structures, followed by laying down carpets. These measures are part of preparations to prAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)6 Oct 2026
Former Turkish Prime Minister honored to visit the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Former Turkish Prime Minister Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu had the honor of visiting the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). He was received by Mr. Mohammed Gelokhan, Deputy Head of the Public Relations Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, along with several other officials. He was also briefed on the Holy Shrine's projects dedicAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026
Umm al-Baneen Library (peace be upon her): The permanent book exhibition has welcomed over 3,000 visitors within one month of its launchThe Umm al-Baneen (peace be upon her) Women’s Library, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official for Women’s Affairs at the al-Abbas’s (p) Holy Shrine, confirmed that the permanent book fair held at the Al-Afaf Women’s Complex received more than 3,000 beneficiaries within one month of its launch. The head of the LAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participates in the 4th Date Varieties Exhibition at the University of KarbalaThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participated in the Fourth Date Varieties Exhibition, organized by the College of Agriculture at the University of Karbala under the theme "Our Date Palms, Our Identity." Engineer Ali Muz'al Layidh, Deputy Head of the Second Southern Green Belt Department at the Holy Shrine, stated that the Shrine's participation aAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026
(3,066) Consultations.. Warith International Foundation Affiliated with the Imam...The Early Breast Cancer Detection Clinic at Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced receiving 3,066 women for medical examinations for breast cancer detection during the period extending from 2025 to the present time in 2026. The Foundation stated in a release received by the Official Website that "the Early Breast Cancer Detection Clinic at Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced receiving 3,066 women for medical examinations for breast cancer detection during the period extending from 2025 to the present time in 2026." It explained that "the Early Breast Cancer Detection Clinic witnessed wide attendance from visitors across various cases; some visited out of fear of infection, others sought examination due to specific health concerns or symptoms, while a group initiated tests simply to ensure their health and peace of mind." It added that "early attendance for examination represents an important step in discovering and diagnosing cases at early stages, which contributed to rapidly identifying positive cases and delivering necessary care without delay." It continu…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Oct 2026
Aiming to Provide an Exemplary Educational Environment for Students.. The Expans...Engineering and technical crews in the Expansion Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine are continuing their work on the "Safinat Al-Najat" (Ark of Salvation) Schools project in the Holy Province of Karbala, aiming to establish an exemplary educational environment that contributes to supporting the educational sector and providing modern schools for students. The department stated in a release received by the Official Website that "the engineering and technical crews in the Expansion Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine are continuing their operations on the 'Safinat Al-Najat' Schools project, which is witnessing continuous progress across its construction phases, with the goal of creating an exemplary learning environment that supports the educational sector and offers modern facilities for students." It explained that "the project's first building witnessed the completion of the concrete pouring for the second-floor ceiling, using a concrete volume exceeding 400 cubic meters in a single pour operation. Technical teams will subsequently transition to the partitioning and finishing stages, preparing to complete the remaining tasks according to the proje…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Oct 2026
Within Its Training Programs.. The Al-Thaqalayn Center at the Imam Hussain Holy...The Al-Thaqalayn Center for Rehabilitation and Vocational Training, affiliated with the Technical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of its 9th specialized training course for this year, as part of a training plan aimed at qualifying personnel and developing their professional capabilities to meet labor market requirements. The center stated in a release received by the Official Website that "the Al-Thaqalayn Center for Rehabilitation and Vocational Training, affiliated with the Technical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the launch of its 9th specialized course for this year, within a training plan aimed at qualifying personnel and developing their professional capabilities in line with labor market demands." It explained that "the launch of the course comes as a continuation of the series of training and development programs sponsored by the center to empower youth, enhance their field competencies, boost their capabilities, and prepare them for labor market requirements," noting that "the training curricula were prepared according to technical and professional standards to ensure maximum benefit for partici…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Oct 2026
Aiming to Enhance Information Infrastructure.. The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Sign...The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Deanship of the College of Education in Al-Qurnah district, affiliated with the University of Basrah, aimed at broadening horizons of academic and research collaboration and developing the college's information environment. The Deputy Head of the Department, Dr. Mahdi Al-Saadi, stated in an interview with the Official Website that "the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Deanship of the College of Education in Al-Qurnah district, affiliated with the University of Basrah, aimed at expanding horizons of academic and research cooperation and advancing the information environment of the college." He explained that "this visit comes within the framework of strengthening joint academic cooperation and elevating the information infrastructure of educational institutions, where discussions were held with the Dean of the College, Dr. Ali Dharib Shaaban, regarding mechanisms to support the research and cultural environment and broaden knowledge ex…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine5 Oct 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine opens registration for the 11th edition of the central graduation ceremony for female university studentsThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has announced the opening of registration for the central graduation ceremony honoring female graduates from Iraqi, Arab, and Islamic universities—part of the eleventh "Banat al-Kafeel" (Daughters of Al-Kafeel) cohort—for the class of 2026. The ceremony will be held under the slogan "From the Light of FAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026
In Pictures: The New Academic Year Begins at Al-Ameed Educational Group KindergartensThe Al-Ameed Educational Group’s kindergartens—affiliated with the Department of Education and Higher Education at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—welcomed their pupils, marking the start of the new 2026–2027 academic year. The group welcomed the children as part of developmental plans and programs designed for the new acaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.