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Al-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)16h agoThe Al-Kafeel Nurseries Group, affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, organized a celebration commemorating the birth anniversaries of the Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and his grandson, Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (peace be upon him), in the gardens of its primary nursery. The celebration began wit
The Between the Two Holy Shrines Department is carrying out a campaign to wash and clean the central courtyardAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)19h ago
The Al-Kafeel Religious Schools Division opens Al-Kawthar School in Wasit GovernorateAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)20h ago
As Part of Its Specialized Medical Efforts: Health Authority at Imam Hussain Hol...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22h ago
Attended by the Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Warith Educationa...Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22h ago
Attended by the Deputy Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Department...Under the Sponsorship of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Tal Afar Cultural Forum Holds a Poetic and Cultural Festival Marking the Prophet's Birth Anniversary As Part of Its Specialized Medical Efforts: Health Authority at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Announces Success of a Rare Medical Procedure in the Middle EastImam Hussain Holy Shrine22h ago
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Religious Age of Obligation Marks...The Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abaychi, emphasized that preparing a generation capable of assuming responsibility requires focusing on scientific and cognitive development alongside educational, moral, and spiritual growth. He noted that reaching the age of religious obligation (Takleef) represents an important milestone in a young girl's life and the beginning of her religious and spiritual responsibilities. He shared these remarks during a speech delivered at a ceremony marking the religious age of maturity for a group of female students from the Warith Educational Group. The Secretary-General stated that "there are two main pillars in preparing the next generation: the first is raising a generation armed with knowledge and learning, while the other pillar is the educational, moral, and spiritual dimension." He added that "one of the essential elements in the spiritual aspect is reaching the age of religious maturity. When a girl reaches nine lunar years of age, she becomes eligible to fulfill her religious duties and adhere to Islamic rulings, including performing prayers, reciting the Holy Quran, and enjoining good and forbidding…Imam Hussain Holy Shrine22h ago
The Scientific Complex holds a Quranic recitation at the Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance)The Scientific Complex of the Holy Quran at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a Quranic recitation at the Maqam of Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his holy reappearance) in commemoration of the birth of the Noble Prophet and his grandson Imam As-Sadeq (Allah's prayers be upon them). The director of the Holy Quran Institute in Karbala, affiliatAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)23h ago
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine honors the families of the martyrs of the Iranian Minab SchoolThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized a program to honor the families of the martyrs of the Iranian Minab School, in the courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him). The members of the Board of Directors of the Holy Shrine, Dr. Afdhal Al-Shami and Sayed Mohammad Al-Ashigar, along with several of its officials, attendedAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The staff of the Sayed Servants' Division distribute sweets in commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet and Imam as-Sadeq (Allah's prayers be upon them)The staff of the Sayed Servants' Division at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine distributed sweets to visitors on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and Imam as-Sadeq (peace be upon him), with the participation of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Mr. MuhammAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The first International Conference on the Qur'an and Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) concluded with the honoring of those who contributed to its successThe Holy Shrines of Imam al-Hussayn and al-Abbas (peace be upon them) concluded the activities of the First International Conference on the Qur'an and the Ahl al-Bayt at the site of the miracle of the sun's return for the Commander of the Faithful (peace be upon him) in Babylon Governorate. The conference was organized by the Department of IntelAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The Lady Fatima bint Asad branch concludes the activities of the first national Quranic competition, "The Glad Tidings of Mercy Have Shone Forth.”The Lady Fatima bint Asad (peace be upon her) Division for Quranic Studies, affiliated with the Office of the Senior Official of Women's Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, concluded its first national Quranic competition, "The Glad Tidings of Mercy Have Shone Forth." The closing ceremony was attended by the Secretary-General of the Al-AbAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine begins planting 600 rare palm seedlings as part of the Al-Saqi agricultural project in KarbalaThe Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine has begun planting 600 rare palm seedlings as part of the Al-Saqi Agricultural Project in the Karbala desert. The technical assistant for the project, Engineer Alaa Medhat, said, "Today we started planting 600 rare palm seedlings over an area of 25 dunams as part of the Al-Saqi agricultural project, which is supervAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
With a 50% Discount: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine La...Imam Hussain Specialized Medical Complex, affiliated with Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, announced the launch of a medical and service initiative providing a 50% discount on consultations and examinations across a number of its departments, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) and his grandson, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (peace be upon him), on Monday, August 31. The Director of the Specialized Medical Complex, Dr. Alaa Abdul-Rahman Habib Al-Janabi, stated in an interview with the official website that "the complex, under the patronage of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalai, announced the launch of the initiative providing a 50% discount, aimed at easing economic burdens on noble families and supporting citizens, as well as transforming religious occasions into field work stations sponsored by Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to serve the community." He explained that "the discount covers specialized clinic consultations, including ophthalmology, internal medicine, ear, nose, and throat (ENT), gynecology, and nutrition, in addition to sonar services, the nursing clinic, and vision exam…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Opening the Female Dormitory Buil...The Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayji, confirmed that the inauguration of the female students' dormitory building at Warith al-Anbiya University represents a new achievement among the construction, rebuilding, and development projects adopted by the General Secretariat of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine. During a speech, the Secretary-General stated that "this project has many benefits and features in terms of ensuring safety, providing psychological comfort, and creating an academic atmosphere for female students, which will also motivate students toward creativity, excellence, and scientific distinction." He added that "this project is one of the major dormitory projects nationwide, offering all domestic amenities, comfort services, and study facilities." He explained that "had it not been for the parental care and guidance of His Eminence, the follow-up by the leadership and engineering staff of Warith al-Anbiya University, and the significant contribution of the executing company, this major project would not have been completed." He pointed out that "Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, along with the university presidency, will have additional ne…Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain Adorned with Garlands of Flowers to Mark the Ble...With a 50% Discount: Imam Hussain Medical Complex of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Launches Discount Initiative Marking the Birth Anniversary of the Holy Prophet and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine: Opening the Female Dormitory Building at Warith al-Anbiya University Represents a New Achievement in Construction and Development ProjectsImam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
Representative of the Supreme Religious Authority and Secretary-General of Imam...Imam Hussain Holy Shrineyesterday
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concludes the activities of the Cultural Week of the Greatest Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household)The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine concluded the activities of the Cultural Week of the Greatest Prophet (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household). The activities of the week at the Dar Al-Rasool Al-A'dham (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) affiliated with the Intellectual and Cultural Affairs Department of theAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)yesterday
The Industries Department employs modern technologies in the design and execution of woodwork for the projects of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy ShrineThe Department of Industries and Artistic Crafts at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine employs modern technologies in the design and execution of specialized woodwork for projects across the shrine's various departments and sites. Mr. Khalid Abdul Zaid, head of the MDF and CNC Unit within the department's Artistic Crafts Division, stated, "Our staffAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
The final qualifiers of the "Ashraq Bashair Al-Rahma" competition witness a Quranic contest among the female memorizersThe final qualifiers of the "Ashraq Bashair Al-Rahma" competition witnessed a Quranic contest among the memorizers of the Holy Quran, amidst an atmosphere characterized by precision and focus. The questions varied according to memorization categories, with multiple criteria adopted to evaluate the contestants' performance. The competition is orgAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d ago
In Karbala.. The Green Belt celebrates the birth anniversary of the Truthful Ones (peace be upon them)The first and second Southern Green Belt departments affiliated with the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine organized two ceremonies to commemorate the birth of the Noble Prophet Mohammad (Allah's prayers be upon him and upon his holy Household) and Imam Ja'far as-Sadeq (peace be upon him). The first ceremony was held in the Oasis of the Greatest MessenAl-Abbas's Holy Shrine (Al-Kafeel)2d agoArticles are republished with credit to their publishers, who retain all rights. Every story links back to the original reporting.
