Anniversary of birth of Sayyedah Zaynab (p) marked in Karbala

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: There is no uncertainty that for every important historic event there are heroes, and the most significant event of the human history is ‘Tragedy of Taff or Karbala’ which nourished tree of Islam and Shariah and protected high human values.

Samara Mo’minin forced to flee

SAMARA, Iraq: A number of Mo’minin (believers) families residing in the Iraqi city of Samara are fleeing the city after receiving life threats and oppression motivated by rift-creating terror elements.

Holy Najaf ready to receive foreign pilgrims

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Holy city of Najaf, home to the holy mausoleum of Chief of Prophet (p)’s son-in-law, cousin and first infallible descendant and caliph of all Muslims Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p), is ready to receive pilgrims.

Iraqi Baathists held for 1991 massacre

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Authorities have seized two former Ba’ath party members accused of killing several Iraqi Mo’mineen (believers) during the 1991 Intifada against deposed dictator Saddam.

Maariv reports Israel-Iraqi Muslim Clerics Association deal

HELD JERUSALEM/ BAGHDAD: Israeli Maariv newspaper reported that chief of Iraq’s Muslim Clerics Association, a body that represents Iraqi Sunnis and has accused their oppressed Shia brethren for killing of Sunni religious leaders, held a meeting with Israeli officials on shortening the role of Shias in the country.

Sayyedah Zainab (p) visitors 'tortured and shot'

AL-QAIM, Iraq: Iraqi police said the mutilated corpses of 10 innocent Iraqi Muslim pilgrims have been found in the desert near the town of Al-Qaim, close to the Syrian border.

Al-Hakim says Iraq civil war avoidable

BAGHDAD, Iraq: The leader of Iraq's largest political party and son of late Grand Marjay (top religious authority) of Shiia World Sayyed Mohsin At-Tabatabai Al-Hakim, Sayyed Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, on Tuesday expressed confidence that a civil war will not break out in his country despite an increase in violence.

Millions in Iraq celebrate B-Anniversary of Imam Al-Askari (A)

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking the Anniversary of Birth of Al-Imam Abo Muhammad Al-Hasan bin Ali Al-Askari (A) on Rabi`ol Akher 10, the eleventh infallible descendant of Seal of Prophets Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (S), special festive programs were witnessed across Iraq under the auspices of different organizations and offices of Ayaat.

Special army to defend Najaf, Karbala shrines

HOLY NAJAF/KARBALA, Iraq: A special army to protect the holy shrines in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala has been formed.

Al-Hakim calls for standing against rift-creating attempts

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Sayyed Abdel Aziz Al-Hakim, head of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq and son of late Grand Marjay (top religious authority) of Shia world Sayyed Mohsin At-Tabatabai Al-Hakim, called on all religious Sunni and Shia clerics to stand unitedly against violence aimed at the nation.

First plane lands on Najaf Airport; Strip ready to receive pilgrims

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: The first civil plane in 15 years touched down Saturday on a desert landing strip, still under construction, in the holy city of Najaf and sheep scampered off the runway and nomads emerged from their tents to watch it.

Iraq appeals to neighbors to stop terrorists’ infiltration

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi Premier Ibrahim Al-Jafari on Thursday called on neighboring countries to block the infiltration of terrorists trying to start a civil war as terrorism continued in the country.

Karbala protest, Najaf Hawzah demand Kuwait apology to Marja’iyah

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands of protestors took to the streets of the holy city of Karbala demanding from the Iraqi government to sever ties with Kuwait for insulting Marja’iyah besides an official apology from Kuwait to the whole Shiias world in general and all Iraqis in particular.

Call for purge of former Ba’athists rises from Najaf

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf Friday prayer leader has called for a purge from the government and civil service of former high-ranking members of deposed dictator Saddam's Ba’ath party.

Constitution drafting focal point in Al-Hakim, Marja’iyah meeting

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, son of Grand Marjay of Shiia World Late Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakim and head of Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, visited holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday and Thursday.

US frees several Saddam officials as Iraq terrorism soars

LONDON, United Kingdom: As Kuwait has drawn up a list of charges against ousted Iraqi dictator Saddam and hundreds of his officials for war crimes and Iraqi leader Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim pointed out that three groups one of them is remnants of former regime are carrying out terrorism in the country, US forces have released a detained leader of Ba’ath party and a number of Saddam ministers.

In picture: Brutal Madain hostages massacre

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Finally the lie of some Iraqi government officials and organization of Muslim scholars, that claims of hostage-taking were a mere drama, has revealed!!!

Marajay, leaders flay bloody terrorism in Arbil, Tal’afar

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Marajay Ad-Diniyah, Ayaat, scholars, leaders and organizations have condemned terrorism in Arbil, Tal’afar and Baghdad which left more than 100 innocent people martyred and scores other injured.

Iraq blasts toll rises to 70; executed bodies identified

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Death toll in Friday’s escalating violence in different cities of Iraq climbed to over 70, and separately families identified 14 blindfolded executed men who were found buried at a garbage dump in Baghdad.

Al-Hakim calls on new govt to get rid of Bathists

BAGHDAD, Iraq: As Iraq has formed its first democratically elected government in more than 50 years ending three months of political deadlock, Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq and head of United Iraqi Alliance Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim has demanded from the new government to root out Saddamis from all sites and ministries.

Millions celebrate B-day of Holy Prophet (p), Al-Imam As-Sadiq (p)

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: To celebrate Al-Mauled An-Nabavi Ash-Sharif, or the birthdays of Master of the Universe, Seal of Prophets and Messengers, Prophet of Mercy Muhammad bin Abdullah (p) and his infallible descendants (p) is considered best of the deeds in line with divine words in holy Quran “he who respects the signs of Allah, then it is of the piety of hearts”.

Madain martyrs burial; Calls to fish out remaining corpses from Tigris

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Volunteers in Iraq, who have stood against threats of terrorists that anyone who would go near River Tigris to take dead bodies out from it will face death as well, have called on Al-Marja’iyah and the government to render every help to fish out remaining corpses from the river.

Hakim greets on WLD, urges Iraqis to foil rift-creating conspiracies

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, head of Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq, has extended felicitations to Iraqi nation, Muslims the world over and all devotees of heavenly prophets on the beginning of ‘Week of Love and Devotion’ (12-17 Raby-ol Oola) marking the birthday of Ar-Rasul Al-Azam Muhammad b. Abdullah (p) and his sixth infallible descendant Al-Imam Jafar As-Sadiq (p).

Marajay, leaders condemn terrorism at Husseiniyah Al-Mehdi

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Al-Marajay Ad-Diniyah and Chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim have severely denounced a bomb blast that ripped through a Baghdad Husseiniyah leaving at least one dozen Mo’mineen (believers) martyred and scores other injured.

Madain carnage: Iraqis declare ability to revenge on Marja’iyaat call

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands of Iraqi men, women and children took to the streets of the holy city of Karbala to protest against massacre of Al-Madain hostages and other innocent Iraqis declaring to the world they could respond terrorists promptly if Marajay (top religious authorities) ask them to do so.

New Zarih of Imamain Jawwadayn (AS) gets devoted welcome

HOLY CITY OF KAZEMIYAH, Iraq: New Zarih for the holy mausoleums of Al-Imam Mousa b. Ja’far Al-Kazem (AS) and his grandson Al-Imam Muhammad Taqi Al-Jawwad (AS), which reached in the holy city of Kazemiyah on Thursday April 14, was given a devoted fervent warm welcome.

Samara hosts Imam Askary (p) commemorative ceremonies

SAMARA, Iraq: Anniversary of Martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hassan Al-Askary (p), eleventh infallible successor of Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (p) and father of the last Imam Al-Mehdi Al-Montazar (p), was observed in Iraq on 8th of Raby-ol Oola, April 17, with due respect.

Mutilated bodies of 100 Madain hostages found in Tigris river

MADAIN, Iraq: Reuters reported quoting a number of residents of As-Saweyrah city, situated opposite to Al-Madain city, that they have seen about one hundred dead bodies on river Tigris near their city, online Shia News Agency, Iraq-based Wikalah Net and Kerbala News said.

Hawzah slams Madain terrorism; bomb rips through hussainiyah

AL-MADAIN, Iraq: Al-Hawzah Al-Ilmiyah in the holy city of Najaf has condemned hostage-taking in the central Iraqi city of Al-Madain as Iraqi and US troops launched an operation in the besieged city.

Followers of Ahl-ol Beit (AS) flee Madain after 80 hostages held

AL-MADAIN, Iraq: Iraqi followers of Ahl-ol Beit (A.S.) were fleeing on Saturday the town of Al-Madain south of Baghdad after terrorists rounded up more than 80 residents and threatened to kill them.

Iraq first elected govt in 50 years takes shape

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Giving Iraqis their first freely elected government in half a century, Iraq's presidential council was sworn in Thursday and named Ibrahim Al-Jaafari to the country's most powerful position — Prime Minister.

Hundreds of thousands mourn holy Prophet (s) in Holy Najaf

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Marking the demise anniversary of Chief of Prophets Ar-Rasul Al-Azam holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (p) on Safar 28 April 8, hundreds of thousands of mourning pilgrims from different parts of the world and across the country gathered at the holy Shrine of his first infallible successor, cousin and son-in-law Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (p) in the holy city of Najaf.

Najaf braces for flood of mourners marking 28 Safar

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: As hundreds of thousands of mourning devotees are making their way to the holy city of Najaf marking Demise Anniversary of Chief of Messengers, Prophet of Mercy, holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), security has been beefed up in this holy city.

Replica coffin parades in Karbala in memory of Gharib-e-Tous (A)

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: In commemoration of Martyrdom Anniversary of Al-Imam Ali b. Mousa Ar-Reza (A), which is marked on 17 Safar according to some traditions, grand mourning processions and sittings were held in the holy city of Karbala on Monday March 28.

‘We’d come crawling to you Hussein’ ... millions mark Arbaeen in Iraq

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Millions of Husseini mourners on Thursday commemorated Arabeen Al-Husseini in Iraq with main ceremony to mark the sorrowful occasion was held in the holy city of Karbala which houses holy shrines of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A) and his brother Al-Abbas (A) amid beefed-up security measures.

Arbaeen climaxes in Imam Hussein City

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: In commemoration of upcoming Arba’een, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad (p)’s grandson Imam Hussein (p) several hundred thousand mourners have reached the holy city of Karbala while hundreds of thousands still marching towards the holy city waving Husseini flags in pride, chanting dirges in deep devotion and beating their chests in piety despite terror attacks.

Arbaeen attack foiled, hundreds of thousands descending on Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Security has been increased as hundreds of thousands of mourning devotees continue converging in the holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen that falls on Thursday March 31 while Iraqi officials said soldiers backed by US helicopters killed several suspected terrorists and seized 131 more in a dawn raid Saturday, capturing tons of explosives earmarked for attacks on this holy city prior to Arbaeen.

Hundreds of thousands heading to Karbala for Arbaeen

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands of devotees of Ahlol Bayt (A) are streaming into the holy city of Karbala on daily basis to mark the approaching occasion of Arbaeen Al-Husseini, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S) Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Al-Hussein (A) along with his 72 faithful companions in the scorching desert of this holy city.

Al-Hakim son: Iraqi govt of all a serious blow to terrorism

ISTANBUL, Turkey: Visiting Ammar Al-Hakim, Son of chairman Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq who heads winner bloc in Iraq’s land mark Jan 30 elections United Iraqi Alliance Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, said formation of an Iraqi government that represents all sects and ethnicities will be a serious blow to terrorism.

Arrow-studded coffins of Imam Hasan (p) mark his martyrdom in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mojtaba Az-Zaky (p), grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (p), thousands flocked to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) in the holy city of Karbala to present him condolences on the martyrdom of his brother.

Amman asks for Al-Hakim help

AMMAN/BAGHDAD: Relations between Baghdad and its neighbor Amman were in crisis as both governments recalled their envoys Sunday following a wave of protests over the Jordan media reports that a Jordanian man carried out the deadliest suicide bombing in Hillah since the fall of Saddam in which at least 132 people were martyred and up to 200 injured.

Karbala sees big protest against anti-Husseini rites elements

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A huge peaceful demonstration was staged in the holy city of Karbala to protest against anti-Husseini Sha’a’er, or Husseini rituals, elements on Thursday afternoon March 17 that asked Al-Marje Ad-Dini Sayyed Ali Al-Husseini As-Sistani to forbid these rites.

Dutch Iraq genocide case opens, victims seek damages

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands: A Dutch court has opened hearings in the case of a businessman accused of helping ex-Iraqi dictator Saddam commit genocide by selling ingredients for chemical weapons to Baghdad.

Iraq first parliament sworn in

Najaf shrine bomber held, Iraq sees big anti-Jordan rallies

Sudan officially apologizes Iraq

Egypt reportedly helped in Iraqi chemical weapons

Mosul victims buried, Ulema urged for stance against bombers

Marajay, leaders slam Mosul attack that martyrs dozens

Gruesome discovery of 30 slain Iraqis, US probes

Headless corpses found after Karbala pilgrims disappearance reports

Imam Sajjad (p)’s martyrdom anniversary marked in Iraq

Marja’iyah stresses for immediate formation of govt

Iraqis continue inhuming Hilla martyrs in City of Imam Ali (p)

Al-Hakim flays Hilla bloodbath, doesn’t condole, seeks world support

Thousands bury Hilla martyrs in Najaf amid anti-terror protests

Hilla massacre toll climbing amid leaders’ condemnation

Good bye O` Husseini tents!!!

Taweraj procession held … once Imam-ol Asr (p) seen attending it

Ashura observed with blood streams to mark Karbala tragedy

Hundreds of thousands mark Tasu’aa Day, Ashoura Night in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking Tasu’a day (9th Muharram) and the Ashoura night (night before the Ashoura Day), the atmosphere in Iraq particularly in the holy city of Karbala was very grieved on Friday and sky over the holy shrines was red in color, while violence on the day left more than two-dozen Husseini mourners martyred.

Hena of Qassem bin Al-Hassan (S) observed in Holy Karbala

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: With the Ashura – the gruesome day when the son of Ali (s) and Batoul (S) and grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad (S), Al-Imam Al-Hussein (S), was slaughtered unjustly in the burning plain of Karbala along with his 72 faithful companions at the hands of Yazid (L) - approaching, mourning ceremonies are touching height in the holy city of Karbala.

Ayat Al-Hakim urges for Husain (s)’s mission revival through Aza

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Said Al-Hakim At-Tabatabai, one of the four grand marajay in the Holy Najaf and grandson of Grand Marjay (top religious authority) of Shiia World Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakim, has urged in a message marking the month of Moharram the need of reviving Husain’s (a.s.) mission and lessons in the hearts of youths through performing Aza (mourning rites).

Iraqis did not celebrate unprecedented victory for Muharram

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Mo’mineen of Iraq have not celebrated their decisive victory in the country’s historic elections as vote results coincided with the period of universal mourning to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali (p), grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad (p).

Washington dismisses fears about Iraqi Shia govt

WASHINGTON: Bush administration’s top officials on Sunday brushed off worries that a new Shia-dominated Iraqi government might emerge alongside the Islamic theocracy in neighboring Iran While Iraq electoral commission announced Monday Al-Hakim coalition was a surprise leader in the general election count for the Sunni-majority province of Salaheddin.

Iraqi refugees to sue against Jordan in world court

LONDON, Britain: The Society for Defense of Iraqi Refugees has announced to file a lawsuit to the international war crimes tribunal against Jordan for participating in the bloody suppression of the Shia and Kurdish people in southern and northern Iraq.

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