IRAQ News 2007

Karbala Rajab 3 mourning gatherings slam Saudi edicts on Samarra

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking Al-Imam Ali Al-Hadi (AS)’s martyrdom anniversary on Rajab 3, grand spiritual mourning programs were held across the country particularly in the holy cities of Karbala and Samarra.

Minarets at Baghdad Shia mosques once again rebuilt

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Once again minarets at Shia mosques, which were banned under Saddam regime, are part of the Baghdad skyline.

Agreement between Iraq, Saudi to monitor violent fatawa

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Baghdad and Riyadh have agreed to monitor sectarian fatawa (verdicts) from Saudi clerics which could inflame violence, Iraq's national security chief was quoted as saying on Sunday.

River fish are off the menu in Baghdad after clerics warning

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Dead bodies frequently pulled from the River Tigris have dulled the Iraqi capital's appetite for Masqouf, its popular dish of grilled carp, after clerics reportedly warned that the fish dined on rotting corpses.

Plans to make Karbala safer get new life

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Iraqi crews will begin to dig a 12-mile-long trench this month to the west and south of the holy city of Karbala to help protect residents and two holy shrines – Husseini and Abbasi mausoleums - from car bombs.

Najaf hosts ‘Confab of Victory for Iraq and Devotion for Marjaiyah’

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: A seminar titled “Conference of Victory for Iraq and Devotion for Marjaiyah” held in the holy city of Najaf drew large number of scholarly and intellectual figures belonging to all stratum and sects from across the country.

Moled, seminars mark Sayedah Fatimah (A) b-day in Iraq

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Birth Anniversary of As-Siddiqah At-Tahirah Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS) was reverently celebrated in Iraq including the holy cities of Karbala, Najaf, Kazemiyah and Samarra on 20 Jamadi Ath-Thaniyah, 5 July, Thursday.

140 martyrs of Ermeli buried

ERMELI, Iraq: Funeral of 140 martyrs that were martyred in a truck bomb attack in the Iraqi village of Ermeli was held while the darkness of grief gripped the village as black mourning banners, armbands, bloodstains and soot bore grim testament to the bloody aggression.

Iraq hangs terrorist for '03 Imam Ali (AS) shrine blast

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraq has executed an Al-Qaeda terrorist, found guilty of taking part in the killing of the leader of the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq Ayatullah Sayed Muhammad Baqer Al-Hakim, who also confessed to helping slay 19 Italians, an Iraqi justice official said.

Najaf Hoza, studious circles denounce ‘knighthood’ for Rushdie

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Al-Ausaat Al-Hozawiyah wal Ilmiyah (Hoza and scholarly circles) in the holy city of Najaf have strongly condemned Britain's award of a knighthood to notorious author Salman Rushdie as an offend to Muslim sentiments.

Blast in tomb of Imam-ol Asr (A)’s 4th deputy leaves over 82 martyred

BAGHDAD, Iraq: A truck bomb struck the tomb of Imam-ol Asr (AS)’s fourth deputy on Tuesday in central Baghdad, leaving at least 82 people martyred and over 220 wounded.

Maraje, leaders, orgs slam aggression against Askariyain minarets

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Maraje Ozzam, Ayaat, leaders and organizations from Iraq and other global parts have severely slammed aggression against the holy Askariyain shrine win which the holy minarets of the shrine were leveled to ground on Wednesday June 13.

Condolence to Ahlul Bayt (AS) with tears … Protests in Iraq

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Huge demonstrations were held across the country including the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala to protest the heinous criminal act against the holy Askariyain shrine.

Graphic report of Iraq million march on Askariyain shrine attack

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: In the holy city of Najaf, million march was staged to denounce Samarra Tragedy on the call of Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim. Following is its photographic report:

UNESCO-Iraq ink deal to restore holy Askariyain shrine

AMMAN, Jordan: Iraq has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Sunday June 24 to rebuild the holy Al-Askariya shrine in the holy city of Samarra that has been the repeated target of bombings.

Attempt against Kazemiyah mausoleum foiled

HOLY KAZEMAIN, Iraq: An informed security source said that a vehicle carrying more than 20 tons of explosives has been seized by Iraqi forces in Al-Ghazaliyah area.

Shrine of ibn-il Imam Al-Kazem (A) razed after Samarra reattack

BAQUBA, Iraq: After some hours of the Samarra tragedy, terrorists bombed the holy shrine of one of the sons of Al-Imam Mousa Al-Kazem (AS), Ali Kamaloddin in Al-Khales, north of Baquba.

Fatimi mourning demands immediate rebuild of Samarra shrine

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking Al-Hozn Al-Fatimi or the Fatimi Mourning, grand spiritual gatherings were held across the country in general and in the holy cities of Najaf, Karbala, Kazemiyah and Smarra in particular on Jamadi-oth Thani 3.

UNESCO repeats commitment to protect, restore Samarra shrine

NEW YORK, United States: Joining a chorus of United Nations officials led by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decried the bombing of the Al-Askari shrine in the northern Iraqi city of Samarra.

Million march in Najaf demands instant rebuilding of Samarra shrine

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: On the call of Sayed Abdulaziz Al-Hakim to defend sha’a’er Al-Husseiniyah (Husseini rites) and graves of Ahlul Beit (AS), a million march was organized in the holy city of Najaf.

Number of zayreen to Najaf swelling day-to-day

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: More than 7,000 foreigner pilgrims visit the holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (AS) during a week, director information office of holy Najaf Sayed Ahmed Daeebal Al-Khaffaji said.

Iraq's PM visits ruins of shrine

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi prime minister Nuri Al-Maliki traveled to holy Samarra with US military officials to visit the ruins of the holy shrine of Imam Al-Hadi (AS) and Imam Al-Askari (AS).

A glance at Samarra shrine

The holy Askariya Shrine in the holy city of Samarra is among Iraq's most sacred sites and was famous for its towering golden dome, which was destroyed in a bombing on Feb. 22, 2006. June 13, 2007 blasts brought down the shrine's two holy minarets.

Fatimiyah mourning observed in City of Imam Hussein (A)

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: First Ftimiyah Mourning Days were reverently observed in Iraq to mark the anniversary of martyrdom of Fatimah Az-Zahraa (A), daughter of holy Prophet (S), on Jamadi Al-Awwal 13.

Al-Ajal Ya Imam Al-Asr … Samarra shrine minarets leveled in bombing

HOLY CITY OF SAMARRA, Iraq: Terrorists on Wednesday bombed the holy Askariya shrine in Samarra bringing down the two minarets, in a repeat of a Feb 22, 2006 bombing that shattered its Golden Dome.

Hurdles in Samarra holy shrine reconstruction efforts

SAMARRA, Iraq: The holy shrine of the 10th and 11th Imams -- Ali Al-Hadi and Hassan Al-Askari (AS) in Samarra was altered over the centuries, with the last remodeling done in 1868. On February 22, 2006, it was destructed by the terrorists.

Devotion for Ahlil Byt (A) is iman, says VP party of Iraq Ulemaa

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Love and devotion for Ahlil Bayt (A), acknowledging their ascendancy and merits is imam (faith) and din (religion) through which we achieve nearness to Allah.

Holy site of Prophet Ibrahim (p) bombed in Iraq

KHIDAR, Iraq: A powerful bomb exploded close to Maqam An-Nabi Ibrahim Al-Khalil (the holy site of Prophet Ibrahim Al-Khalil (peace be on him)) in Al-Khidar area of Al-Iskandariah on Saturday June 9.

‘Muslims unity expresses Iraqi people unity’: Baghdad hosts confab

BAGHDAD, Iraq: A conference was held in Baghdad, Iraq, on Monday, June 4 under the motto 'Unity of Muslims Expresses Unity of Iraqi People' absorbing more than 500 scholars.

Holy Karbala … conference held marking Fatemiyah Days

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking Al-Ayaam Al-Fatemiyah in connection with bedh’ator Rasul Fatimah Az-Zahra (peace be upon her)’s martyrdom anniversary, Karbala Hozaa Madressah Al-Allamah Ahmad bin Fahd Al-Hilli organized its annual conference.

Mawaleed, seminars mark Weladato Hauraa Zaynab (AS) in Iraq

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Marking the birth anniversary of Al-Aqeelah Zaynab Al-Kobra (AS), daughter of Al-Imam Ali (AS), on Jamady Al-Awal 5, grand spiritual celebrations, conferences, seminars and exhibitions were held across Iraq like other countries.

Baghdad’s Al-A’imma huseiniyah blast leaves over 98 martyred, hurt

BAGHDAD, Iraq: After terror attack against Sheikh Abdel Qader Kelani, a car bomb exploded outside a husseiniyah in southwestern Baghdad on Tuesday, leaving more than 24 people martyred and 74 wounded. The husseiniyah was also damaged.

Shrine of Al-Imam Ali Al-Hadi (A)’s son bombed in Mandali

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: In a new heinous crime, terrorists have bombed the holy shrine of Al-Hasan Al-Mothannah, son of holy Prophet (p)’s 10th infallible descendant Al-Imam Ali Al-Hadi, on Friday afternoon May 11.

Majalis al-aza, protests mark “Day of Mass Graves Martyrs” in Iraq

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: “Day of Martyrs of Mass Graves” was observed on Wednesday May 16 throughout Iraq.

SICI relies more on Al-Marjaiyah Al-Ulya

LONDON, Britain: Pan-Arab newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported while quoting sources belonging to the Supreme Islamic Council of Iraq chaired by, Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim, that the organization future programs will rely more on Ayatullah Sayyed Ali Al-Husseini As-Sistani as source of emulation.

Najaf hosts conference on Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (AF)

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Large number of delegates attended a conference on Al-Imam Al-Mehdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), the last imam from the progeny of holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), in Al-Abbasiyah vicinity of holy Najaf.

Security further beefed up in Karbala after Kufa attack

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Following a powerful suicide bomb attack in the holy city of Kufa on Tuesday which left more than 45 martyred and over 85 injured, security has been further tightened in the holy city of Karbala.

Al-Hakim calls for security accord, rebrands party

BAGHDAD, Iraq: The Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) headed by Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim has dropped the word "revolution" from its name on Saturday.

Ayat As-Sadr alone was a ‘nation’ … first confab on martyr in Najaf

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: First educational conference on great Islamic thinker and philosopher martyr Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Baqer As-Sadr was held in the holy city of Najaf.

Dozens martyred, hurt in Kufa bomb attack

KUFA, Iraq: Several dozen innocent people were martyred and wounded when a suicide car bomb exploded in a public square near a restaurant in Kufa on Tuesday, according to police and witnesses.

Karbala ceremonies richly commemorate martyrs

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A ceremony for height of ranks of martyrs who were martyred in the recent bomb blasts near the holy shrine of Al-Abbas (AS) in the holy city of Karbala was held on May 5 at Ahl-ol Beit (AS) University in this sacred city. More than 200 were martyred and hurt in the attacks.

"Yes, yes to As-Sistani" … Iraqis protest Al-Jazeera

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Angry Iraqis poured onto the streets in towns and cities across central and southern Iraq to protest against a talk show aired by Al-Jazeera television which insulted Al-Marje’ al-Aa’la Sayyed li Husseini As-Sistani.

Karbala important meeting focuses on security situation

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: In the wake of the recent bomb blasts near the holy shrine of Abi’l Fadhl Al-Abbas (AS) in the holy city of Kabala, an important wide-ranging meeting was held at the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS).

American troops own up abusing Iraqis

WASHINGTON, United States: A new survey conducted by an army mental health advisory team showed that almost one in ten US combat troops deployed in Iraq have mistreated a civilian.

Husseini shrine hosts majlis al-fatiha to honor martyrs

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: To honour the martyrs who were martyred in the recent bomb attacks near the holy shrine of Al-Abbas (AS) in the holy city of Karbala, a majlis al-fatiha was held at Husseini shrine compound.

Iraqis flock at Husseini shrine compound on Maraje call for Doaa

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands gathered in the Husseini shrine compound and the area between the two holy shrines – Husseini and Abbasi – in this holy city on the call of Maraje.

Al-Hakim says no Shia-Sunni problem

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Leader of the Supreme Council for Islamic Revolution in Iraq (SCIRI) and chief of the United Iraqi Alliance Sayyed Abdul Aziz Al-Hakim has said, “There is no problem between Shias and Sunnis.”

Ditch around Holy Karbala to protect from terrorism

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Iraq Interior Ministry has initiated making of a trench around the holy city of Karbala aimed at protecting it from terror attacks.

Over 700,000 Iraqis fled homes since Askariyain shrine bombing

BAGHDAD, Iraq:The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq said Wednesday that over 700,000 Iraqis fled their homes amid the violence that surged after the bombing of Al-Askariyain holy shrine in Samarra on February 22, 2006.

Najaf Conference underlines need of Quran by society

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Third Quran conference, held in the holy city of Najaf – home to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Taleb (AS) -, drew scholars and intellectuals from the Najaf Hoza as well as professors of universities, Quran reciters and common people.

US stops construction of Iraq Sunni-Shia dividing wall

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Ryan Crocker, the US ambassador, said on Monday his country would "respect the wishes" of the Iraqi government after the prime minister ordered a halt to construction of a three-mile 12-foot-high wall separating Sunni-Shia brethren in Baghdad.

Al-Marje Sayyed Al-Hakim’s death anniversary marked

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Thirty-seventh (37th) death anniversary of late Al-Marje Al-A’ala Al-Faqih Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Mohsin Al-Hakim (Qoddessa Serrohu Ash-Sharif) was observed with due respect.

Shia-Sunni brethren liken Baghdad wall to Israeli barrier

BAGHDAD, Iraq: A US military brigade is building a five-kilometre, 3.6-metre-high, concrete wall to cut off one of Baghdad's Sunni districts from the Shiite neighbourhoods that surround it.

Blast close to Karbala shrine slammed; over 60 martyred

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Maraje (Ayaat) and leaders have strongly condemned Saturday’s bomb attack near the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SWW), in the Holy City of Karbala urging people to remain calm and united in order to thwart heinous conspiracy of enemies.

Al-Marje As-Sistani in good health; reports contradicted

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Sources close to Al-Marje Al-A’ala Sayyed Ali Husseini As-Sistani have denied the reports which told that the Ayatullah is ill and was taken to intensive care unit in one of the hospitals of Iraq.

Najaf Marajay oppose Baathists' return

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf’s Al-Marajay Al-Ozzam (grand Ayaat) have opposed a draft law that would allow former members of Saddam's ruling Ba’ath Party to resume government positions. Iraqi media reported Monday quoting government spokesman and the head of the committee dealing with the Ba’athists Ahmed Chalabi as saying that he had visited on Sunday Ayatullah Sayyed Ali As-Sistani, Ayatullah Sheikh Ishaq Al-Fayad, Ayatullah Hafez Sheikh Bashir An-Najafi and Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Said Al-Hakim in the holy city of Najaf on Sunday.

Imam Hussein (A) Tabarrok preparation in Karbala – photo report

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: For the guests of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), who arrive in holy Karbala from across Iraq and other countries to commemorate Arbaeen Al-Husseini, Tabarrok (food) is prepared in giant pots at the streets. This year some 10 million mourners marked the occasion in Karbala.

Iraqis honour Baqir As-Sadr, Bint-ol Hodaa

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Iraqis observed the martyrdom anniversary of great Islamic thinker Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Baqir As-Sadr and his knowledgeable sister Aminah As-Sadr (Bint-ol Hodaa) who were brutally martyred at the hands of despot Saddam regime.

Mauled celebrations continue in Holy Najaf

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Celebrations to mark the Mauled-on Nabavi Ash-Sharif (SWW) wa Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadiq (AS) were continued across Iraq including the holy city of Najaf.

March sees increase in Iraqi civilian deaths

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Civilian deaths in violence across Iraq rose by 13% last month despite the security crackdown in Baghdad.

Maraje, Ayaat flay Tal Afar, Khalis terrorism

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Holy Najaf and Qom Maraje and Ayaat have strongly condemned Tuesday and Thursday terror attacks in Tal Afar and Khalis, Iraq, urging the government to form a committee to investigate the incidents and advising Iraqis to display patience.

Laylato Istesh-haden-Nabi in Alawi Shrine … report from Najaf

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Various organizations and associations from across the country gathered in the holy city of Najaf to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Ar-Rasul Al-Adham (peace be upon him and his holy progeny) at the shrine of his first infallible successor, cousin and son-in-law Ali Ibne Abi Talib (peace be upon him) on 28 Safar.

Karbala wears black to mourn Al-Imam Al-Mojtaba (AS)

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: On the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hasan bin Ali Al-Mojtaba (AS), holy city of Karbala witnessed massive mourning processions marching on the streets.

Hurriyah massacre of holy Prophet (S) mourners flayed;
Marjaiyah demanded to let people holy sites defense

HURRIYAH, Iraq: Thousands of residents of Hurriyah and the neighboring areas took to the streets of Baghdad to protest massacre of several civilians by American military in the city of Hurriyah, Iraq.

Najaf security further tightened marking Prophet (S) martyrdom day

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: Security has further been beefed up for millions of mourners of holy Prophet Muhammad (SW) who are flooding to the holy city of Najaf to observe his martyrdom anniversary at the shrine of Al-Imam Ali Al-Mortadha (AS).

Millions descending to Najaf to mourn Chief of Prophets (s)

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: It has been a practice that millions gather at the holy shrine of Amir’ol Mo’minin Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib Al-Mortadha (AS) in the holy city of Najaf every year to commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of Chief of Prophets Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (SW) on Safar 28.

42 Husseini mourners, martyred after Arbain in Karbala, buried

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Thousands of Iraqis turned out Monday for funerals a day after a suicide car bomber rammed a flatbed truck packed with Husseini mourners returning from commemoration of Arbaeen in Karbala, leaving more than 42 martyred and dozens other injured.

Some 10 million pour into Karbala for Arbaeen – biggest gathering

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Reliable sources estimated that some 10 million Husseini mourners from across the country congregated in the holy city of Karbala on March 10 Safar 20 to commemorate Arbaeen Al-Husseini.

Bombs, killings could not deter millions from going to Karbala

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Despite a string of deadly attacks by terrorists on Husseini mourners which left more than 400 martyred, millions are flocking to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arabeen Al-Husseini that falls on March 10 this year.

Hilla massacre of Husseini mourners: toll rising … over 325 martyred

HILLA, Iraq: Number of those Husseini mourners martyred in double suicide bomb attack in Hilla on Tuesday has increased. According to reports on Wednesday at least 325 Husseini mourners have been martyred while over 200 were severely injured, some in critical condition.

19 Safar: Arbaeen Al-Husseini commemoration on pinnacle in Karbala

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Commemoration of Arbaeen Al-Husseini in the holy city of Karbala which houses the holy shrine of Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) and his brother and his army’s commander Abi’l Fadhl Al-Abbas (AS) reached on height on froday March 9, Safar 19.

Maraje, leaders, orgs urge swift rebuilding of Samarra shrine, safety for pilgrims

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Marking the first anniversary of Samarra Tragedy on Moharram 23, Maraje, Ayaat, leaders and organizations while strongly denouncing the heinous crime committed against Al-Imamain Al-Askariyain (AS), demanded from the Iraqi government to take solid steps fro immediate reconstruction of the holy shrine and safety of roads to Samarra for mo’minin who desire visitation to the holy mausoleums.  

UN Secy Gen condemns Hilla slaughter, calls for pilgrims safety

NEW YORK, United States: United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon expressed anger at the slaughter of hundreds of Husseini mourners in attacks across Iraq Tuesday urging better protection for civilians.

Security further beefed up in Karbala; Al-Hakim flays Hilla slaughter

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: After the deadliest attacks on Husseini mourners in Hillah, Karbala's governor Aqeel al-Khazalie said 10,000 policeman were deployed in the holy city marking Arbaeen Al-Husseini.

Mourners flooding in Karbala for Arbaeen; several martyred

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: To mark ‘Arbaeen Al-Husseini’ (forty days after the martyrdom of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS)), hundreds of thousands of mourning devotees have reached in the holy city of Karbala holding flags inscribed with statements showing their wela (devotion) for Ahl-el Beit (AS).

Husseini mourners begin travel to Karbala for Arbaeen

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: With the beginning of the month of Safar, Husseini mourners have started their travel – on foot or vehicle, some individually while some in caravans - to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen Al-Husseini at the shrine of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS).

Ostaz-ol Foqahaa wal Mojtahidin Abo’l Qassem Al-Khoei honored

HOLY CITY OF NAJAF, Iraq: A ceremony to honor late Al-Marjey Al-Aa’la, Ostaz-ol Foqahaa wal Mojtahidin, chancellor of Najaf Hozaa Grand Ayatullah Sayyed Abo’l Qassem Al-Khoei was held in the holy city of Najaf.

Samarra holy golden dome still a mound of rubble

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: A year ago on Feb. 22, 2006 (Moharram 23), at 6.55 am, powerful terror explosions occurred at the sacred Al-Askariyain Shrine in the holy city of Samarra causing the holy golden dome to collapse and scattering its 72.000 pieces of gold on the ground.

Tens of thousands mark Imam Hasan (A) martyrdom in Karbala

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: In connection with the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Talib Al-Mojtabaa (AS) on Saffar 7 Sunday, tens of thousands of mourners gathered at the holy Husseini shrine to commemorate the occasion and extend condolence to Imam Hussein (AS) on his brother (AS)’s martyrdom and sufferings.

Security meet held in Karbala as Arbaeen Al-Husseini nears

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: To review security arrangements in holy Karbala – home to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) – in connection with Arbaeen Al-Husseini, a meeting was held in the holy city.

Karbala confab focuses on unity by following Husseini thought

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: To pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) along with his companions in the burning desert of Karbala some 1,400 years ago for defense of shariah (divine law) and safety of high human values, first Husseini conference titled “Al-Hussein Resalah Insaniyah” was held in the holy city of Karbala.

Karbala sees mawakebo aza-el Imam As-Sajjad (AS)

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: On Moharram 25, which marks the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein As-Sajjsd (AS), grand spiritual mourning gatherings were held in Iraq particularly in the holy city of Karbala.

“Won’t let Samarra shrine to be turned into 2nd Al-Baqee”, declare Iraqis

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: Iraqis on Monday Moharram 23 launched grand rallies, majalis al-azaa and conferences across the country to commemorate the first anniversary of the destruction of the sacred Askariyain shrine. The golden dome of the 1,000-year-old Al-Imam Ali Naqi Al-Hadi (AS) and Al-Imam Hasan Al-Askari (AS) mausoleum in the northern holy city of Samarra was demolished by terrorists on February 22, 2006, Moharram 23.

Askariyain Tragedy anniversary …
O Samarra Your Golden Dome Shall Shine Again

Wednesday, the 23rd of Muharram 1427 (22 February 2006), was the day when the world woke up to the shocking news of the explosion at the shrine of Al-Imamain Al-Askariyain (a.s.) in Samarra (Iraq) which totally destroyed its golden dome. Underneath that dome is the resting place of Imam Ali An-Naqi (a.s.) and Imam Hasan Al-Askari (a.s.). The attack on the shrine of Imam Ali An-Naqi (a.s.) and Imam Hasan Al-Askari (a.s.) is not just demolition of a building; it is attack on one of the most visible symbols of Islam.

Karbalayians mark Azaao Bani Assad

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Azaao Bani Assad is commemorated on Moharram 13 across the globe to mark the burial of Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali (AS) and his 72 faithful companions.

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