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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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The Medical Affairs Department continues to present its scientific lecture aimed at strengthening infection control measuresAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)5 Oct 2026
Over the past month, the Family Culture Center provided more than 500 online consultationsAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Oct 2026
The Industrial Department begins work on a metal structure dedicated to the zoo at the Al-Qasab Family ResortAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Oct 2026
In Support of Students: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Distributes School Supplies to...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026More stories
Safeer Imam Hussain Foundation, Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Ac...The Safeer Imam Hussain (PBUH) Health Foundation, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the performance of over 4,700 surgical operations across various medical specialties during September, noting that the procedures included patients from most Iraqi governorates. Executive Director of the Foundation, Eng. Abbas Abdul Ali, stated to the official website that "medical and healthcare teams performed 4,700 surgical operations during September within multiple surgical specialties, with the participation of specialized medical, nursing, and technical teams." He added that "the provided medical services covered patients from various Iraqi governorates, reflecting the scale of services provided by the foundation to patients, especially those arriving from outside the Holy Governorate of Karbala." He explained that "conducting this number of operations comes as part of the foundation's efforts aimed at providing specialized surgical services to citizens and facilitating their access to medical care, alongside contributing to alleviating health and financial burdens on patients and their families." He emphasized that "the foundation is continuing to offer its surgical an…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
Because Your Health Matters to Us: Warith International Foundation, Affiliated w...Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the launch of an initiative for breast and cervical cancer screening as part of its medical services aimed at promoting early detection and prevention. The foundation stated in a release obtained by the official website that "the Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has launched a free initiative for breast and cervical cancer screening as part of its medical services aimed at promoting early detection and prevention." The statement explained that "early detection examinations for breast cancer include the consultative clinic, mammogram exam, and breast ultrasound for women aged 40 years and older, and aged 35 years when risk factors are present, while younger age groups may undergo examinations when specific symptoms are present, according to the evaluation of the specialist physician." It added that "early detection examinations for cervical cancer include the consultative clinic, Pap smear, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cases dete…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
Without Interest or Extra Fees: Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital for Women, Aff...Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of a surgical fee installment service via "Qi Card", as part of efforts to support patients and ease the financial burden on them and their families. In a statement obtained by the official website, the hospital stated that "Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has launched a surgical fee installment service via 'Qi Card', as part of efforts to support patients and ease the financial burden on them and their families." It explained that "the service was launched under the directives and support of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, aiming to facilitate patients' access to medical services and healthcare by enabling installment payments for surgical procedures." The statement added that "the service is provided without interest, markups, or additional administrative or financial fees on the patient," noting that "the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and its hospitals cover the administrative fees charged by the Qi Card company, while the citizen pays only the surgical fee installments without any extra a…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
To Limit Electronic Extortion: Baghdad Family Counseling Center, Affiliated with...The Baghdad Family Counseling Center, affiliated with the Department of Family Guidance and Counseling at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the organization of an awareness workshop titled "Limiting Electronic Extortion," targeting the staff of the General Company for Post and Savings – Planning and Follow-up Department, held at the company's headquarters. The center stated in a release obtained by the official website that "the workshop addressed the concept of electronic extortion and its most prominent causes, along with its psychological and social impacts, in addition to discussing protection and prevention mechanisms and ways to deal with extortion cases to limit their repercussions." It explained that "the workshop emphasized the importance of awareness regarding the safe use of digital tools and platforms, and avoiding compliance with extortionists' demands or dealing with them in a manner that might escalate the consequences of the situation." It pointed out that "holding such workshops contributes to raising the level of awareness among employees and community members regarding digital risks, and educating them on the correct steps that should be followed when expo…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
In Support of Palestine: Representative of Supreme Authority Announces Readiness...The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, affirmed the readiness of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to provide free medical treatment for patients arriving from Palestine, covering all costs of their healthcare and transportation as part of humanitarian support for the Palestinian people. This came during his reception of a patient from Palestine currently receiving medical care in health institutions affiliated with the shrine. The representative of the Supreme Authority stated that "the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is fully prepared to receive patients from Palestine across various medical conditions and specialties, and to provide them with treatment free of charge," noting that "this initiative comes in support of the Palestinian people and to stand by them amid the harsh conditions they are facing." He added that "the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine will continue to follow up on medical cases, including those requiring repeated treatment stages, until full recovery is achieved," emphasizing "the readiness of its affiliated health institutions to deliver the necessary care to patients." The representative of the Supreme Authority expressed his "h…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
After 5 Years of Work and the Participation of Over 100 Researchers: Imam Hussai...Without Interest or Extra Fees: Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital for Women, Affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Launches Surgery Fee Installment Initiative In Support of Palestine: Representative of Supreme Authority Announces Readiness of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to Treat Palestinian Patients Free of ChargeImam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
During 9 Months, 16,067 Surgical Operations: Sayyida Zainab Al-Kubra Specialized...Sayyida Zainab Al-Kubra Specialized Ophthalmic Surgical Center announced the statistics of medical and therapeutic services provided to patients from the beginning of the current year until the end of September 2026, in cooperation with Karbala Health Department. Director of the center, Dr. Uday Abdul-Hassan Al-Salami, stated in an interview with the official website that "Sayyida Zainab Al-Kubra Specialized Ophthalmic Surgical Center announced the statistics of medical and therapeutic services provided to patients from the beginning of the current year until the end of September (2026), in cooperation with Karbala Health Department." He explained that "the center continues to provide its specialized medical and therapeutic services to patients," noting that "the statistics included performing (16,067) surgical operations, providing (37,579) medical consultations, as well as conducting (53,599) optical examinations and (46,637) laboratory tests." He added that "these services are provided through specialized medical and nursing cadres," pointing out that "the management of the center continues its efforts in providing specialized medical care to patients, contributing to improving…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine4 Oct 2026
The Intellectual Affairs Department announces statistics for the "Electronic Reference Center" and "Al-Qamar for Digital Media" YouTube channelsThe Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has announced the publication of over 3,000 educational videos on the "Electronic Reference for Informatics" channel, alongside the achievement of more than 22,000 subscribers on the "Al-Qamar Center for Digital Media" YouTube channel. Mr. Mohammed Abdul-Sahib,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Oct 2026
The Maintenance Department is conducting maintenance work on the fire suppression system of the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Maintenance and Engineering Construction Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine conducted maintenance work on the fire suppression system of the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The head of the automatic fire extinguishing unit in the department, Engineer Mustafa Al-Husseini, said, "The unit's staffAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Oct 2026
In pictures.. The new academic year has begun at Al-Ameed Educational GroupThe Al-Ameed Educational Group schools—affiliated with the Department of Education and Higher Education at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—welcomed their students, marking the start of the new 2026–2027 academic year. The Group welcomed the students as part of developmental plans and programs designed for the new academic year,Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)4 Oct 2026
The Service Affairs Department offers various services to meet the needs of visitorsThe Service Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to provide round-the-clock services to visitors through various channels. These include safeguarding personal belongings, providing carts for individuals with special needs and children, and maintaining the cleanliness of the area surrounding the Holy Shrine. Mr. Kadhim JAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Oct 2026
The Institute of the Heritage of the Prophets (peace be upon them) announces the graduation of more than 700 students for the academic year 1447 AHThe Institute of the Heritage of the Prophets (peace be upon them) for Electronic Hawza Studies, affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, announced the graduation of 708 students for the academic semester of 1447 AH. The academic semester witnessed the presentation of a series of Hawza aAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Oct 2026
The Family Culture Center organizes an awareness workshop on child-rearingThe 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 "Aware Mentor." The activities coordinator at the center, Ms. Ikhlas Jawad, said that the workshop targeted mothers with children from newborns to the age of six, aiming to enhAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Oct 2026
The Grid-Manufacturing Department is preparing the wooden frame for the brass battalions dedicated to the text of the Ziyarat of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Shrine's Holy Shrine Grids and Doors Manufacturing Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has prepared the wooden frame for the brass inscriptions dedicated to the text of the Ziyarat of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Mr. Karrar Muhammad from the Carpentry Division of the department said: "Our technical staff prepared the frAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)3 Oct 2026
On Friday... The Religious Affairs Department doubles its guidance and religious services for visitorsThe Religious Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine stepped up its religious and guidance services for visitors visiting the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) this Friday. Sheikh Adel al-Wakeel, the department's deputy head, stated: "The department provides religious and guidance services to visitors through statiAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Oct 2026
The believers commemorate this Friday morning by reciting the Dua al-Nudba at the shrine of Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).The Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) witnessed the recitation of the Supplication of Nudba 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 the Almighty Allah to hasten the holy reappearance ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Oct 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-Nudba 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 the Almighty Allah to hasten the reappearance of the ImamAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2 Oct 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.