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Ayat Sistani calls for Iraqis abroad to vote, issues verdict
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Marja’iyah Ad-Diniyah (religious authority) Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani has issued a fatwa (verdict) that recording of names in the electoral records, work on which will start in the beginning of next month for preparation for the January elections, is obligatory.
Marja’iyah stresses on holding free and fair elections
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Saeed Al-Hakim said Iraq’s upcoming elections are crucial concerning the Iraqi people, because it takes place for the first time in the nations’ contemporary history.
Zaynab Al-Kobra (a.s.) Association marks Imam Al-Mehdi (p) b-day
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking the auspicious occasion of birth anniversary of Savior of Humanity and Last Proof of Allah on Earth Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (atf), Zaynab Al-Kobra (a.s.) Women Association organized a festive gathering in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq.
Ramadan activities in City of Imam Ali (p)
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Chain of religious and spiritual activities continued in the holy city of Najaf, home to the holy shrine of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p), in connection with the holy month of Ramadan, known as the Month of Allah.
Inauguration of Kazimiyah Shrine expansion project
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HOLY CITY OF KAZIMIYAH, Iraq: In a step to offer better service to the dignified visitors of the holy Kazimiyah shrine which includes mausoleums of Al-Imam Moussa Bin Jafar Al-Kazim and his grandson Al-Imam Muhammad Bin Ali Taqi Al-Jawad ( peace be upon them), the Shiia endowment department opened a project of expansion of Kazimiyah Shrine.
Holy Karbala: Millions renew pledges to Imam Al-Asr (p)
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Millions of devotees, congregated in Holy Karbala from across Iraq and other countries for Zyarah Ash-Shabaniyah, renewed their pledges of allegiance to Imam of the Era, Imam Al-Asr Muhammad b. Hassan Al-Mehdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).
Holy Najaf rebuilding project begins; $50mln allocated for Samara
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: London-based Asharq Alawsat newspaper reported in its Monday editions that urgent project of reconstruction of the holy city of Najaf and Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p) shrine compound started on Monday after they met destruction during clashes between US forces and Moqtada As-Sadr’s Mehdi militia.
US pays out Najaf battle damages
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WASHINGTON: The American military has paid people of Holy City of Najaf over 367,000 dollars in the wake of the major August battle with Moqtada Sadr’s Mehdi Militia.
Al-Hakim: Calling terrorists resistance fighters “grave mistake”
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ROME, Italy: Sayed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) and son of grand Marje’ of Shiite World Grand Ayatullah Sayed Mohsin Al-Hakim (late), said forthcoming nationwide elections in Iraq are quite sensitive and will determine the fate of the nation.
Shocking!! Babies found in Iraqi mass grave, EU avoids help
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HATRA, Iraq: Forensic experts digging for evidence against ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam have carried out their first full exhumation of a mass grave filled with the bodies of babies and children still clutching toys. Shocked investigators reported finding “thighbones the size of matchsticks” at what they believe is the site of one of Saddam's atrocities.
‘Iran meddling in Iraq’; Vote on time urged
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PARIS, France: US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld accused Iran of sending money and arms into neighboring Iraq to try to influence the outcome of elections there in January as Ayatullah Muhammad Bahr-ul-Uloum said Iraqi elections should be held on time because they could help curb violence, even if some areas cannot take part.
Ire in Iraq as Allawi neglects Shias
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BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi interim President Iyad Allawi, in his speech to US congress, neglected repression committed against Shias in Saddam regime, causing rage and anger among Iraqi media and Shia people, who constitute majority in Iraq.
Holy Askariyain Shrine desecrated in Samara battle
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HOLY CITY OF SAMARA, Iraq: Holy Shrine of Al-Imam Ali Naqi Al-Hady and Al-Imam Hassan Al-Askary (peace be upon them) in the holy city of Samara was desecrated Friday in clashes between gunmen centralized in the holy shrine surroundings and US forces, Karbala News reported.
Haidari shrine reopens on Imam Al-Mehdi (p) b-day
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Doors of the holy shrine of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (peace be upon him) in the holy city of Najaf reopened on Thursday to the public for the first time since a peace deal in August ended three weeks of fighting between US forces and Moqtada As-Sadr’s militia.
15 Shaban A’maal, festivals in Karbala
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Atmosphere in the holy city of Karbala is filled with further spirituality, bliss and happiness as festivals and a’maal marking fifteenth Shaban (night between 14-15 Shaban) began at the holy Shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hussein b Ali bin Abi Talib (pbuh) on Wednesday.
Ayatullah Al-Hakim memorial day observed in Holy Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: First martyrdom anniversary of Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Baqer Al-Hakim, chairman Supreme Council of Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) and son of grand marje of Shiia world Ayatullah Al-Uzma Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakim (late), was observed in the holy city of Najaf.
Seven million visitors reach Karbala, show figures
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Grand preparations are being made for reception of pilgrims of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) shrine in the holy city of Karbala coming from everywhere since the advent of the blessed month of Sha`ban for Zyarah Ash-Sha`baniyah in mid Sha`ban.
Karbala hosts cultural programs marking Shaban
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA., Iraq: Marking the blessed month of Shaban and birth anniversaries of heroes of Karbala as well as of the Imam of Era Al-Imam Muhammad bin Hasan Al-Hujjah (peace be upon him), the holy city of Karbala witnesses a number of scientific and cultural movements that include establishment of exhibitions, cultural symposiums, cultural forums and scientific sessions and lectures.
Shaban aromatic occasions revived with celebrations in Karbala
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Birth Anniversaries of Al-Abbas bin Ali bin Abi Taleb (peace be on them) and Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein Zain-ul-Abidin (peace be on them) on Shaban 4 and 5 were observed with due reverence and enthusiasm in the holy city of Karbala.
Multimillion-dollar project to rebuild Holy Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: A multimillion-dollar US-Iraq venture to reconstruct the holy city of Najaf, damaged by war and years of neglect, will bring new clinics, new schools and new roads.
Najaf: Marja’iyaat warn against sidelining Shiites
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Iraqi vice-president Dr Ibrahim Al-Jafari contacted with Marja’iyaat Ad-Diniyah (the highest religious authorities) in Iraq informing them about details concerning Shiites situation and that the government seeks Shiites exclusion in political process, Iraqi sources said.
Karbala: Huge festivals mark Imam Hussein (p)’s B-day
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Holy Shrines of Al-Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali bin Abi Talib and Al-Abbas bin Ali bin Abi Talib (peace be on them) as well as streets, mosques, markets and buildings were bedecked with lights, colorful shiny ribbons, streamers, buntings, flags and decorations as happiness and joy overfilled the devotees.
Reopening of Al-Haydari Shrine planned
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Shrine of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p) is scheduled to be reopened for visitors next week after five months of control of followers of Moqtada As-Sadr over it.
Holy Najaf Maraje conclave advises how to treat violence
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Amid escalating violence in Iraq, Marjaiyah Ad-Diniyah (Religious Authority) held a meeting in Holy Najaf to discuss elections calling the interim government to treat deteriorating security situation with wisdom.
Chained-coffin marches mark Imam Kazem (p) M-day in Iraq
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HOLY CITY OF KAZEMIYAH, Iraq: Tens of thousands of devotees streamed into the holy city of Kazemiyah, neighborhood of Baghdad, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Mousa bin Ja’far Al-Kazem (pbuh), the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp), on 25 Rajab, Saturday, 11 September.
Iran, Iraq raise diplomatic ties; Iraqi Airways resumes intl flights
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AMMAN, Jordan: Iraq and Iran have upgraded diplomatic ties to ambassador level after 24 years while National carrier Iraqi Airways launched its first international flight in 14 years on Saturday with a plane taking off from Amman to Baghdad - but without any passengers.
Hawza backs protests calling Sadr to leave
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf Hawza has supported the demonstrations being continued in the holy city for the second week ceaselessly demanding Moqtada As-Sadr and his Mehdi militia to leave Najaf.
Sadr wants to be the Khomeini of Iraq: Ayat Montazeri
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WASHINGTON, United Stated: Iran’s Ayatullah Hussain Ali Montazeri during an interview with the Voice of America has condemned the actions of Moqtada As-Sadr in Iraq.
$50 million assigned for rebuilding Holy Najaf, Kufa
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BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi government said on Wednesday it has allocated an initial 50 million dollars for reconstruction in the holy cities of Najaf and Kufa, which were damaged during fighting between US and Iraqi forces and Mehdi militia led by Moqtada As-Sadr.
Over 200 mass graves discovered in Iraq
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KUWAIT CITY: Iraqi Human Rights Minister Bakhtiar Amin said 262 mass graves have been found in Iraq containing remains of thousands of people killed by the ousted Saddam regime, and that the places of these graves will not be declared owing to security reason.
Ayat Sistani urges deal compliance, visits shrine after 10 years
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf Governor Adnan Az-Zorfi, Mehdi militia leader Moqtada As-Sadr and representative of Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim’s Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq held meeting with Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani at Marjaiyah office in the holy city of Najaf on Monday.
‘Sabha has 2 sons, Moqtada & Saddam’ - Najafis demand Sadr leave
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Thousands of Holy Najaf residents took to streets in this holy city on this weekend demanding immediate pullout of Moqtada Sard along with his militia from the City of Imam Ali (AS).
Holy Karbala: B-day of Imam Ali (a.s.) celebrated
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HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking the Birth Anniversary of Amir al-Mo’mineen Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (peace be on him), thousands of devotees descended at the beautifully adorned holy city of Karbala.
Holy Najaf protest demands Mehdi Army pullout
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Residents of Holy Najaf on Friday took to the streets in a grand demonstration to press for the withdrawal of the Mehdi Army militia of Moqtada Sadr from the holy city.
Ayaat abducted in Holy Najaf
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HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Unknown armed men have abducted three religious personalities that include two Ayaat and one Hujjatul Islam in the holy city of Najaf.
Iraq rejects Iran assistance to rebuild holy cities
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BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi interim government officials said Sunday they have rejected an Iranian offer to reconstruct destroyed sections of holy shrines in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
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