The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the completion of its preparations for the fourth edition of the Kawthar Al-Isma International Festival, held under the slogan “Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her): The School of Prophetic Virtues.” The event will feature both local and international participation.

Ali Kadhim Sultan, Head of the Department of Religious Festivals and Celebrations at the Holy Shrine, told Karbala Now Agency that the festival is organized in celebration of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her). The four-day event will include a wide range of activities, such as scholarly sessions presented by leading seminary and academic figures, an art exhibition, and a rite-of-passage ceremony for girls.

He explained that the research sessions will address various topics, including faith, doctrine, leadership, education, social issues, media, and psychology. The festival will also feature the opening of the Kawthar Al-Isma Art Exhibition, which will showcase several pavilions, workshops, training programs, and educational activities.

Sultan concluded by noting that the program will include Quranic and cultural evenings, field visits to Holy Shrine projects, and celebrations to be held in several universities, schools, and government institutions.

Emad Bao