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The administration of the shrine of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) honors the delegation of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)24 Sept 2026
To organize the movement of visitors on Thursday night... The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department begins installing iron barriers in the central courtyardAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)24 Sept 2026
Turkish Ambassador to Iraq Visits the Imam Hussain Shrine and Tours the Holy Shr...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine24 Sept 2026
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Opens New Emergency Department Building at Safeer Al-Im...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine24 Sept 2026More stories
To Develop Clinical Training and Support Management and IT Sectors: Imam Hussain...In furtherance of religious awareness... Department of Religious Affairs celebrates the graduation of 527 staff members who have successfully completed the 21st session of jurisprudence and Islamic rulings courses. Turkish Ambassador to Iraq Visits the Imam Hussain Shrine and Tours the Holy Shrine's MuseumImam Hussain Holy Shrine24 Sept 2026
Today, Thursday: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Imam Hussain Medical Complex Launche...The Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has announced the launch of a discount initiative today, Thursday (24 September), covering a range of medical services and examinations as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare and serve the community. In an interview with the (Official Website), the Director of the Specialized Medical Complex, Dr. Alaa Abdul Rahman Habib Al-Janabi, stated that "the complex, under the sponsorship of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, announced the launch of a discount initiative tomorrow, Wednesday (24 September), which includes a number of medical services and examinations," noting that "the initiative includes a (50%) discount." He explained that "the initiative includes discounts on examinations and services in the internal medicine, pediatric, gynecology, and internal medicine clinics." This initiative comes within the framework of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine's keenness to commemorate religious occasions, especially the births and deaths of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), through service and humanitarian initiativ…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine24 Sept 2026
The graduation ceremony of the female students of the Hussayni Public Speaking Institute features various cultural activitiesThe graduation ceremony of the female students of the Hussayni Public Speaking Institute witnessed a number of diverse activities that reflected a glimpse of the institute's activities and educational and training programs. The ceremony is organized by the Women's Hussayni Public Speaking Division, which is part of the Office of the Senior OfficAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)24 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine holds a Quranic gathering marking the birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)The General Secretariat of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a Quranic gathering to mark the birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The event took place in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him), attended by officials from the Holy Shrine and a crowd of visitors who had gathered to coAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23 Sept 2026
The delegation of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participates in the funeral ceremonies of Sayed Shabiri Zanjani in the city of QomA delegation from the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine participated in the funeral procession of the eminent religious authority (Marja'), Sayed Musa al-Shubayri al-Zanjani, in the holy city of Qom. Mourners reflected on the profound legacy left by the eminent scholar, who dedicated his life to serving religion and scholarship, and to disseminating thAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23 Sept 2026
The procession of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes its services for the visitors of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) on the death anniversaryThe procession of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded its services for the visitors of Lady Fatima al-Masouma (peace be upon her) in the holy city of Qom, coinciding with the death anniversary. The head of the holy shrine's delegation to the city of Qom, Mr. Khalil Mahdi Hanoun, said: "For the first time, the Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine's prAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23 Sept 2026
Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam al-Askari (peace be upon him).. The Religious Affairs Department is witnessing an influx of believers to organize marriage contractsThe Religious Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine is witnessing a wide turnout from believers to organize marriage contracts coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (peace be upon him). The head of the Social Affairs Department, Sheikh Mohammad Al-Kuraiti, said: "The department is witnessing a wide turnoAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23 Sept 2026
A delegation from the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine in Qom offers condolences on the passing of Ayatollah Al-Shubairi Al-ZanjaniA delegation from the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine visited the holy city of Qom to offer condolences on the passing of the eminent religious authority, Sayed Musa al-Shubayri al-Zanjani. The head of the delegation, Sayed Khalil Mahdi Hannoun, stated that—in accordance with the directives of the Senior Official of the Holy Shrine, His EminencAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)22 Sept 2026
The Transport Department is monitoring the movement of educational transport buses as the new academic year beginsThe Department of Mechanics at the al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine followed the movement of the educational transport buses and their readiness with the start of the new academic year. The official in charge of the Educational Transport Division in the department, Mr. Alaa Salman, said: “The division began, at the beginning of the academic yearAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)22 Sept 2026
Al-Kafeel University: We have quality agreements with reputable global universities to update the curriculaAl-Kafeel University confirmed that it has quality agreements with reputable global universities; with the aim of updating curricula and keeping pace with scientific and technological developments. The university president, Dr. Nawras Shaheed Al-Dahan, said: "Al-Kafeel University has completed its plans for the academic year (2026-2027), includiAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)22 Sept 2026
To provide broader services: Safeer Al-Imam Hussain Surgical Hospital of the Ima...Aimed at Supporting the Path of Reform and Rehabilitation: The Department of Religious Affairs at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Its Awareness Programs at Al-Amarah Central Prison Coinciding with the Approaching Academic Year: Al-Sibtayn Academy Affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches Free Initiative to Assess IQ Levels of School-Age ChildrenImam Hussain Holy Shrine22 Sept 2026
Coinciding with the Approaching Academic Year: Al-Sibtayn Academy Affiliated wit...Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the launch of a comprehensive specialized initiative to conduct free IQ assessments for children about to enter school, running from September 21, 2026, to October 1, 2026. The academy stated in a statement received by the official website that "Al-Sibtayn Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, launched a comprehensive specialized initiative to conduct free IQ testing for children about to enter school for the period from September 21, 2026, to October 1, 2026." The statement explained that "the initiative comes as part of the keenness of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine and the academy's staff to offer comprehensive psychological and educational support to children and their families, as well as to provide a suitable learning environment that ensures an academic start built on awareness and confidence." It added that "the approved technical and evaluative assessment within the academy contributes fundamentally to identifying t…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22 Sept 2026
Directed by the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority: Imam Hussain...The Strategic Projects Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the completion of the engineering designs for the Al-Warith Hospital for Cancer and General Specialties project in Kirkuk Governorate, under the direction of the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, with a total capacity of 400 beds. The department stated in a statement received by the official website that "the project includes 200 beds dedicated to cancer treatment and 200 beds for general medical specialties, and will be established on a total land area of 26 dunams in accordance with the highest engineering specifications and international standards approved for major medical institutions." It added that "the designs took into account achieving smooth movement and the integration of specialized services, alongside providing a comprehensive therapeutic environment for patients, thereby contributing to the delivery of advanced medical services." It explained that "the project consists of four main building blocks, including a five-story main building with a capacity of 400 beds, housing examination, diagnostic, and treatment departments, as well as servic…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22 Sept 2026
Comprehensive Expansion Plan for Its Agricultural Projects: Imam Hussain Holy Sh...The Agricultural Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the launch of a comprehensive expansion plan for its agricultural projects, including the establishment of processing manufacturing plants in cooperation with international companies, and the introduction of new types of trees and plants to Holy Karbala Governorate for the first time. The head of the authority, Engineer Razzaq Al-Taie, said that "the Agricultural Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine launched a comprehensive expansion plan for its agricultural projects, which includes creating processing plants in collaboration with global companies, as well as introducing new species of trees and plants to Holy Karbala Governorate for the first time." He explained that "these projects receive direct support and attention from the Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority," pointing out that "the expansion aims to diversify agricultural production and support the local economy." He added that "the authority has initiated contracting procedures with specialized companies to build a processing plant dedicated to date products, alongside planning the construction of additional facilities for the producti…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22 Sept 2026
The Holy Courtyard Care Department spreads joy banners to commemorate the birth of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him)Staff from the Holy Courtyard Care Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have begun displaying banners of joy and celebration throughout the corridors of the Holy Courtyard to mark the birth anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The work involved installing decorative banners inscribed with messages of congratulationAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)22 Sept 2026
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provides more than 7,000 meals to the visitors of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) on the anniversary of her deathThe procession of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine provided more than 7,000 meals to the visitors of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) in the holy city of Qom, coinciding with the anniversary of her death. The head of the holy shrine's delegation to the holy city of Qom, Mr. Khalil Mahdi Hanoun, said: "For the first time, the Al-Abbas's (Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)22 Sept 2026
A procession of Karbala residents commemorates the passing of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) in the city of KadhemiyahThe Karbala residents' procession commemorated the passing of Lady Fatima al-Masooma (peace be upon her) at the shrine of her father, Imam Musa al-Kadhem (peace be upon them both), in the city of Kadhemiya. This event was organized in coordination with the Department of Husseini Rites, Processions, and Bodies at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine. SAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)21 Sept 2026Articles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.