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The Religious Affairs Department organizes guidance sessions for visitors on Thursday nightAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026
The Service Affairs Department intensifies the services provided to visitors on Thursday nightAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026
Amidst an atmosphere of worship, the faithful observe the eve of Friday at the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department enhances its service efforts for the visitors of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) on Thursday nightAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026More stories
Free of Charge Throughout the Current Month: Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital,...Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Specialized Hospital for Women, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of an initiative for the early detection of breast cancer, running throughout the current month. In an interview with the Official Website, the hospital director, Dr. Baidaa Al-Tamimi, stated that "the initiative came under the direct guidance of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, and under the sponsorship of the Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayachi, aimed at enhancing comprehensive healthcare for women and providing early screening services according to the highest medical standards." She explained that "the initiative includes offering free clinical breast examination services to all female visitors, in addition to providing a (50%) discount on comprehensive specialized examinations, which include mammograms, ultrasound, and diagnostic radiography throughout the current month." She added that "this step coincides with World Breast Cancer Awareness Month under the slogan (Together to Fight Breast Cancer), in an effort by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to s…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Oct 2026
Four months after the operation, the representative of the Supreme Religious Aut...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Oct 2026
Representative of Supreme Religious Authority: Documenting Crimes Today Preserve...The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, emphasized that documenting crimes at present represents a race against time, especially while the traces of crimes and events remain evident and can be relied upon to reveal truths and clarify the consequences left behind by deviant ideas and ideologies. His remarks came during his receipt of the first copy of the Encyclopedia of Al-Qaeda and ISIS Terrorism in Iraq, prepared by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine with the participation of more than (100) academic figures. The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority stated that "the importance of this work lies in documenting facts and safeguarding them from falsification, particularly since many pages of history have suffered from distortion, making the documentation of events, evidence, and traces a necessity to preserve the truth for coming generations." He explained that "documenting crimes at present represents a race against time, especially when the traces of crimes and events are still visible and can be drawn upon to uncover facts and illustrate the outcomes left by deviant thoughts and methodologies," pointing out that "documenting…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Oct 2026
Comprising 50 Volumes and the Efforts of Over 100 Specialists Across 5 Years: Re...Free of Charge Throughout the Current Month: Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital, Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Launches Breast Cancer Early Detection Initiative Representative of Supreme Religious Authority: Documenting Crimes Today Preserves Truth for Future Generations and Gives Justice to Those Who Defended Faith, Homeland, and PeopleImam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Oct 2026
Utilizing the Latest Technologies... See in Photos: Sayyida Zainab Al-Kubra Spec...In Support of Martyrs’ Children: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches School Supplies Distribution Campaign in Amerli coincide with New Academic Year Free of Charge Throughout the Current Month: Sayyida Khadija Al-Kubra Hospital, Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Launches Breast Cancer Early Detection InitiativeImam Hussain Holy Shrine1 Oct 2026
Al-Kafeel Apiaries continue to supply local markets with the finest types of natural honey.The Kafeel apiaries, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, continue their production of natural honey as part of their projects aimed at supporting local products and supplying the Iraqi markets with high-quality goods. The assistant manager of the beekeeping department, Engineer Suhail Najm Abd, said: "The primary purpose of establishAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026
The Service Affairs Department puts carpet at the surroundings of 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 have prepared areas for visitors to rest around the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) by laying carpets and setting them up for seating. The works included several entrances and squares near the holy shrine's courtyard, with the preparation of spaces fAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)1 Oct 2026
The Religious Affairs Department concludes the first week of its 16th professional development course for Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine personnelThe Religious Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has concluded the first week of its 16th professional development and jurisprudence course for Holy Shrine staff, aimed at enhancing their religious and jurisprudential knowledge. The conclusion of the first week's activities took place in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-FaAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Sept 2026
The Southern Green Belt One opens a family restaurant in the Oasis of the Greatest Messenger (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household)The Southern Green Belt Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has opened a family restaurant in the Oasis of the Greatest Messenger (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household), to offer a variety of high-quality meals at reasonable prices. The head of the Nutrition Department, Mr. Hassan Mahmoud Wahab, said: "The departmentAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Sept 2026
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department organizes bus movement within the old city of KarbalaThe "Between the Two Holy Shrines" Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is managing the flow of buses within the Old City of Karbala smoothly and efficiently. Mr. Ahmed Waheed, Head of the Department's Vehicle Access Control Unit, stated: "The unit's staff are working to regulate the entry of various types of vehicles through the main acAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Sept 2026
Department of Rituals: 37,000 registered Hussaini processions from inside and outside IraqThe Department of Rituals, Processions, and Hussaini Bodies at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine confirmed that 37,000 Hussaini processions are registered in the department from within and outside Iraq. The assistant head of the department, Mr. Qasim Muhammad Al-Tarfi, said: "The number of registered processions in the department has reached 37,000Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)30 Sept 2026
Tomorrow, Thursday: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine...Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced a discount initiative launching tomorrow, Thursday (October 1), covering a range of medical services and examinations as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare and serve the community. Dr. Ala’a Abdul-Rahman Habib Al-Janabi, Director of the Specialized Medical Complex, stated in an interview with the Official Website that "under the patronage of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, the complex announced the launch of a discount initiative tomorrow, Thursday (October 1), covering several medical services and examinations," noting that "the initiative features a 50% discount." He explained that "the initiative includes price reductions on examinations and services in both internal medicine and gynecology clinics." This initiative aligns with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's commitment to commemorating religious occasions—particularly the birth and death anniversaries of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them)—through humanitarian and service-oriented programs. This approach reflects its ethos of linking spiritual values with co…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
To Enhance Nursing Skills: Warith Academy at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announ...Warith Academy for Healthcare Leadership, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of the third training course of the accredited Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN-Iraq) program. Designed to develop nursing personnel in the field of oncology patient care, the program is delivered online to give nursing staff across various Iraqi governorates the opportunity to participate and benefit. In an official statement obtained by the Official Website, the academy noted that "the program kicks off on October 10, 2026, running for 9 weeks with sessions twice weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM." It explained that "trainees will receive an accredited certificate of participation upon successfully completing all training program requirements," adding that "the academy management has opened registration for those interested via the link https://h1.nu/1EqYn, while designating the phone number (07802170357) for inquiries and technical details." Warith Academy for Healthcare Leadership at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine continues to organize these specialized programs to boost the competence of medical and nursing staff in Iraq and support the quality o…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
Affecting 1% of Women: Imam Zain Al-Abidin Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy Shr...Imam Zain Al-Abidin Hospital, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the successful diagnosis and surgical treatment of an extremely rare medical condition involving a 20-year-old woman suffering from an ectopic pregnancy that progressed to the 15th week, before being successfully removed via laparoscopic surgery while fully preserving the uterus. Speaking to the Official Website, Dr. Zainab Murtada, Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the hospital, stated that "the patient visited the hospital during her first pregnancy, following a prior diagnosis at another hospital indicating fetal death at 4 months, approximately 10 days before her evaluation here." She added that "thorough examinations and ultrasound scans conducted at the hospital revealed that the uterus was completely empty, alongside the presence of an abnormal mass outside its boundaries." Dr. Murtada explained that "the medical team immediately performed an abdominal laparoscopic procedure to investigate the nature of the mass, revealing the presence of an accessory uterine wall on the outer surface of the uterus, housing a deceased fetus at 4 months of gestational age." She pointed out that…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
To Discuss Preparations for the Millennium of the Hawza of Najaf Al-Ashraf: Repr...Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, has received Sayyid Isa Al-Kharsan, Secretary-General of the Imam Ali Holy Shrine , to discuss preparations for commemorating the millennium of the Hawza of Najaf Al-Ashraf. The meeting explored the formation of a joint coordination committee comprising representatives from the Holy Shrines, aiming to unify visions and organize activities and events associated with the project. Discussions also touched upon future prospects for the initiative and ways to consolidate the efforts of the Holy Shrines while respecting the distinct nature of each shrine's individual programs. Both sides emphasized the importance of sustained coordination and communication, reflecting the scholarly and historical stature of the Hawza of Najaf Al-Ashraf.Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
Covering several governorates... Imam Hussain Holy Shrine launches a humanitaria...An Iraqi Achievement: Scientific Research Co-Authored by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Warith Institution Wins International Galileo Galilei Award for Innovative and Creative Solutions Quality Services... Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Supporting the Blind and Visually Impaired in Al-MuthannaImam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
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