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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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Tomorrow, Thursday: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
To Enhance Nursing Skills: Warith Academy at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announ...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
Affecting 1% of Women: Imam Zain Al-Abidin Hospital of the Imam Hussain Holy Shr...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
To Discuss Preparations for the Millennium of the Hawza of Najaf Al-Ashraf: Repr...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026More stories
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
Quality Services... Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Supporting the Blind and...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine30 Sept 2026
To enhance agricultural diversity... The Green Belt begins grafting Sidr trees with the Basrawi apple varietyThe First Southern Green Belt Department, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, has launched a campaign to graft common Sidr trees with the Basra Apple variety to enhance agricultural diversity. Agricultural Engineer Mohammed Qasim, head of the department's Afforestation and Ornamentation Unit, stated that "specialized staff have begunAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Sept 2026
The Al-Kafeel Health and Safety Center organizes its 32nd first aid workshop for staff of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Al-Kafeel Center for Health and Public Safety, affiliated with the Medical Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, organized its 32nd first aid workshop for the Holy Shrine's staff. Mr. Ahmed Nadhem, a trainer at the center, stated: "The workshop was held at the Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) wiAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Sept 2026
As part of the Quranic Youth Project.. The Scientific Complex organizes a Quranic gathering for memorization students in BaghdadThe Scientific Complex of the Holy Quran at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized a Quranic gathering for the students of the Quran Memorization Project in the capital, Baghdad. The Quranic Institute in Baghdad/Zafaraniya branch, affiliated with the complex, oversaw the organization of the gathering in collaboration with the Al-Hassan and Al-Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Sept 2026
To provide a suitable atmosphere for visitors... The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department carries out washing and cleaning of the central courtyardThe staff of the Between the Two Holy Shrines Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine carried out the washing and cleaning of the central courtyard to provide a suitable atmosphere for the visitors. The assistant head of the department, Mr. Habib Al-Dahash, said: "The department's staff carried out the washing and cleaning of the central coAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)29 Sept 2026
Staff from the Courtyard Care Department prepare prayer areas for visitors within the precincts of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine are preparing prayer areas for visitors within the precincts of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). Sayed Zain al-Abidin al-Quraishi, the department's deputy head, stated: "As part of the department staff's daily duties, we attend to the needs ofAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Sept 2026
An Iraqi Achievement: Scientific Research Co-Authored by Imam Hussain Holy Shrin...Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced a prominent scientific achievement representing Iraq in Valencia, Spain, following the winning of its co-authored research paper of the global Galileo Galilei Award 2025 for Innovative and Creative Solutions as the best paper published during the year in the European Journal of Medical Physics (Physica Medica). In a statement obtained by the (Official Website), the foundation noted that "this achievement took place during the closing activities of the European Congress of Medical Physics held in the Spanish city of Valencia," pointing out that "the research witnessed broad international cooperation with the participation of researchers and specialists from 23 countries around the world." The statement explained that "the winning scientific study aimed to develop a precise and practical method for measuring radiation doses resulting from modern Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) techniques used during radiotherapy sessions for oncology patients," which must "ensure the highest levels of safety and technological precision in directing therapeutic doses." It added that "the particip…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine28 Sept 2026
Serving the People of Maysan: Strategic Projects Department at Imam Hussain Holy...The Strategic Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the continuation of work on the treatment and rehabilitation center project for children with autism spectrum disorder in Maysan Governorate. Speaking to the (Official Website), Project Manager Engineer Ali Abdul Mahdi Abdul Latif stated that the Strategic Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the ongoing work on the center for treating and rehabilitating children with autism spectrum disorder in Maysan Governorate. He explained that the project consists of 4 floors and includes a range of therapeutic, educational, rehabilitation, and recreational facilities. The ground floor features an inquiry desk, 5 doctors' offices, a meeting hall, two supervisors' rooms, a swimming pool, a physical therapy hall, an oxygen room, a children's playroom, as well as 6 halls for speech therapy and training children's families, an occupational therapy hall, five elevators, and restroom facilities. He added that the first floor houses a prayer room, two halls for training and guiding children's families, two halls for escorts of persons with disabilities, 11 supervisors' rooms, two speech therapy…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine28 Sept 2026
Opening Horizons for Cooperation: Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism at the Imam Huss...Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, welcomed a Danish medical delegation during a visit aimed at reviewing the academy's experience, opening horizons for cooperation, and exchanging expertise in medical and specialized fields. In a statement obtained by the (Official Website), the academy noted that Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, received a Danish medical delegation in a visit intended to learn about the academy's experience and open avenues for collaboration and knowledge-sharing in medical and specialized domains. The statement added that the visit included gaining insight into the nature of the services provided by the academy to children and individuals with developmental disorders, becoming acquainted with its working mechanisms and adopted therapeutic and rehabilitation programs, as well as discussing ways to foster cooperation and exchange expertise between both sides. This visit comes as part of Al-Sibtayn Academy's ongoing efforts to strengthen its relationships with international medical institutions and experts, leveraging specia…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine28 Sept 2026
Fostering Religious and Social Values: Religious Affairs Department at Imam Huss...Warith al-Anbiyaa Foundation, affiliated with the Religious Affairs Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has inaugurated the Sayyida Zahraa (pbuh) Mosque in the Kigoma region of the Republic of Tanzania, creating a house of worship and cultural beacon to serve the local community and reinforce religious and social values. In a statement obtained by the (Official Website), the foundation noted that the construction of this mosque aims to serve as a beacon of worship and a gathering place for local residents to perform prayers, commemorate religious rites, and strengthen moral and religious values. It will play a pivotal role in offering religious, educational, and cultural programs, thereby contributing to the service of the local community and nurturing future generations on noble principles and values. It explained that the opening ceremony was attended by a large crowd of local residents, who expressed their profound joy and gratitude for the completion of this blessed landmark, praising the generous support and ongoing care provided by those involved in carrying out this project. The statement indicated that attendees expressed their thanks and appreciation to the Genera…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine28 Sept 2026
Al-Ameed University: The Nursing College is the first private Iraqi college to receive full program accreditationAl-Ameed University confirmed that its College of Nursing is the first private college in Iraq to obtain full program accreditation, a step that reflects its commitment to applying academic quality standards in nursing education. The Dean of the college, Dr. Diaa Karim, said: "Obtaining program accreditation came as a result of the college's appAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel Nursery Group adds 12,000 diverse seedlings to its greenhousesThe Al-Kafeel Nurseries Group, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, has added over 12,000 seedlings—spanning various varieties and sizes—to its shade houses as part of its efforts to support agricultural production and expand plant diversity. Mr. Ali Hamza, the group's deputy manager, stated, "The nurseries have added moreAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Sept 2026
The Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participates in the opening of the Askariyayn Holy Shrine Museum in the city of SamarraThe Secretary-General of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine; Sayed. Mustafa Murtada Aal Dia-Uddin, and his accompanying delegation participated in the inauguration of the Askariyayn Holy Shrine Museum in the city of Samarra. Sayed. Aal Dia-Uddin said, "The opening of the Askariyayn Holy Shrine Museum represents a historical event, given its importanAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)28 Sept 2026
Al-Ameed University: The accreditation of the College of Medicine enhances the international recognition of its degreeThe Dean of the College of Medicine at Al-Ameed University, Dr. Riyad Mustafa Murtadha, confirmed that the college's attainment of local and international academic accreditation enhances the global recognition of its degrees. Murtada said that "the college has obtained local and international academic accreditation from the National Council forAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Sept 2026
The Rituals Department begins setting up the Fatimi Mourning Season Panorama in the area between the two holy shrinesThe Department of Husseini Rites, Processions, and Bodies in Iraq and the Islamic World—affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine—has begun installing a panorama for the "Fatimi Season of Sorrow" in the area between the two holy shrines, in preparation for commemorating the Fatimi nights. Sayed Qasim Muhammad Al-Tarfi, the deparAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Sept 2026
The Service Affairs Department enhances cleaning operations in Bab Al-Qibla Street and the surrounding area of the shrine of Aba Al-Fadl Al-Abbas (peace be upon him)The Service Affairs Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has enhanced cleaning operations on Bab al-Qibla Street and the surrounding area of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) by washing and cleaning the roads and sidewalks. The department's staff were distributed to the work sites, using the equipment and machinery dAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)27 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.