Holy Shrines

A delegation from the Republic of Madagascar and some French islands expressed their happiness to have the honor of visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Holy Karbala. The head of the Imam Hussein Museum department, Ghassan Al-Shahrastani, said,…

Shias around the world are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq, peace be upon him, which falls on Shawwal 25th, corresponding to May 4th. Mourning ceremonies and lectures are being held in the holy shrines, Islamic centers, mosques,…

The holy shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, has been covered with black banners in commemoration of the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon him. Pilgrims in the holy shrine extended their heartfelt condolences…

The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has revealed further progress in its Qibla Basement project, which is a part of its plan to expand the area surrounding the holy shrine. Pictures obtained by Shia Waves Agency document the project’s advancement, including…

Organizers of Hussaini processions in Holy Najaf and Karbala have announced their preparations to mark this tragic occasion which falls on the 25th of the current month of Shawwal 1445, corresponding to May 2, 2024. It should be mentioned that…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine and the organizers of Hussaini processions in Holy Najaf have announced their readiness to commemorate the Arba’een anniversary of Imam Ali and the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, peace be upon them. The Holy Shrine said…

The French Ambassador to Iraq, Éric Chevallier, emphasized the great significance and symbolic importance of the holy city of Karbala, affirming his willingness to visit the holy city at the nearest opportunity. Chevallier expressed admiration for Karbala and its various…

Imam Ridha Holy Shrine has gifted a digitized copy of a rare Quranic manuscript to the treasury of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Holy Karbala. Salah al-Siraj, the director of the Manuscript Imaging and Cataloging Center affiliated with the Intellectual and…

The Secretariat-General of the Shia Shrines in Iraq announced today, Monday, that it had completed rehabilitating dome of the shrine of Alama Muhammad Bin Nama Al-Hilli (may his soul be sanctified) in the province of Babylon, as part of efforts…

Yesterday, Friday, the holy city of Karbala embraced the 4th central graduation ceremony for the Iraqi universities, where more than 4500 students performed the rituals of visiting the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent…