IQNA – A grand celebration was held in the courtyard of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, on the eve of the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful (AS).

IQNA – The holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, hosted its annual celebration on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Jawad (AS).

IQNA – An Iranian official announced the launch of the “Nadhr of Itikaf” campaign, in which people contribute to funding Itikaf rituals in mosques.

IQNA – A large number of flowers have been used to decorate the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, as the birth anniversary of the first Imam approaches.

IQNA – As the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali (AS) approaches, the flag of the first Imam’s holy shrine was replaced in a ceremony on Sunday.

IQNA – The Friday Imam of Karaj, Iran, emphasized the constructive role of Itikaf (religious retreat) in the spiritual growth of society.

IQNA – The courtyard of the Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, will witness a flag-raising ceremony today, December 28, 2025.

IQNA – The 11th Arbaeen International Award will be held in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, next month.

IQNA – In a message to Catholic Christian leaders and followers, Head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) Hojat-ol-Islam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour hoped 2026 will be a year full of peace, love, and empathy for all followers of divine religions.

IQNA – Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari, accompanied by a delegation, visited the holy Shrine of Imam Kadhim (AS) and Imam Jawad (AS) in Kadhimiya, north of Baghdad, on Monday.

IQNA – To ensure a safer and more comfortable pilgrimage, authorities at the Grand Mosque in Mecca have established dedicated passages specifically for elderly visitors and people with disabilities.

IQNA – An Iranian official emphasized the popular nature of the Arbaeen procession and said governments and official institutions only facilitate and support the organization of the annual event.