Lessons from Ashura
Al-Abbas Holy Shrine launches special Muharram program in over 20 African countries
The Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has launched its special Muharram program for the year 1447 AH across mor...
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Imam Hussain Holy Shrine completes preparations for the Tuwaireej Run ritual
The Maintenance Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has completed flooring work at seven of the Shrine’s gates in preparation for the revered T...
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Kurdistan Region commemorates Ashura with ceremonies sponsored by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine organized a mourning ceremony in the Kurdistan Region to mark the anniversary of the tragedy of Karbala. The event, held ...
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During Banner-Replacement Ceremony, Sheikh Al-Karbalaey: Iraq’s future depends on competence, integrity, state control of arms, and combating corruption
During the banner-replacement ceremony atop the dome of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheik...
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The first speech delivered by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority during the banner-raising ceremony marking the beginning of Muharram
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.All praise is due to God—He before whom all eyes lower in humility, to whom all hands are rai...
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The black banner rises again, and Karbala opens the gates of grief
On the final night of Dhul-Hijjah, as the sun slowly faded behind the old city walls of Karbala, Umm Hassan— a longtime resident of the Al-Abbas Quart...
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Hundreds to join Leicester procession mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him)
Hundreds of Shia Muslims are set to take part in a religious procession through Leicester city center to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (pe...
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Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces completion of preparations for Banner Replacement Ceremony amid critical times
The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Al-Abayechi, confirmed that this year's ceremony to replace the banner (flag)...
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Black banners hung around Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in preparation for Muharram
Photo credit: Karrar Farman...
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Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces new plan to reduce crowding during Muharram banner-raising ceremony
The General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced a new proposal to organize the annual banner-raising ceremony on the first night...
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