Holy Shrines
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By: Ahmad Hassani
Iraqi premier's visit to Imam Reza holy shrine
MASHHAD, Nov. 30 (MNA) – On a visit to Iran, Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani visited the holy city of Mashhad to pay a pilgrimage visit to the holy shrine of 8th Shia Imam, Reza (AS) on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Decoration of Imam Ali holy shrine
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Concurrent with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab (SA), the Holy shrine of the first Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Ali (PBUH) in Iraq's Najaf, was decorated.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein (PBUH) shrine in Karbala 94 year ago
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The footage shows the holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in the city of Karbala in Iraq which was filmed by French photographer and videographer Frédéric Godmer in 1927 .
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VIDEO: Chanting "Hello Commander" song in Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The epic song themed with generational support for the Islamic Revolution dubbed "Salam Farmandeh or Hello Commander" was performed in Bayn al-Haramayn, the area between the Imam Hossein Shrine and Hazrat Abbas shrine in Iraq.
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Leader’s envoy for Hajj Affairs:
Iran, Iraq continue talks on pilgrimage to holy sites
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Leader’s Representative for Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs said Monday that negotiations have begun with Iraqi officials to relaunch a direct flight from Iran to holy cities in Iraq and Syria for Iranian pilgrims.
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Night of decree in Imam Ali holy shrine
TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Muslims observed the Night of Decree, or Qadr Night, on Sunday, 19th of Ramadan in Imam Ali holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq.
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VIDEO: Imam Ali holy shrine in Najaf blanketed in black
TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali (PBUH), his holy shrine in Najaf is blackened in black.
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Holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) on eve of Month of Sha'ban
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – On the eve of the auspicious days of Month of Sha’ban, holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and holy shrine of Hazrat Abolfazl (PBUH) were ornamented with flowers.
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VIDEO: Holy shrine of Imam Musa al-Kazim blanketed with black
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – At the threshold of the martyrdom anniversary of 7th Infallible Imam of Household, Imam Musa al-Kazim (PBUH), the two holy shrines were blanketed with black in Kadhimiya.
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By: Habib Kamran
Martyrdom anniv. of Gen. Soleimani, al-Muhandis held in Syria
TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Participated by some Iranian, Syrian, and Palestinian officials, the first anniversary of the martyrdom of General Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Mohandis was held in the holy shrine of Hazrat Zainab (S.A), Damascus.
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Observing social distancing in two holy shrines in Iraq
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Suitable ways were provided for religious and mourning boards during mourning month of Muharram in accordance with observing health protocols due to the spread the COVID-19.
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VIDEO: Shiite holy shrines in Kazemein blanketed in black
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – On the occasion of arrival of mourning month of Muharram, holy shrines of the 7th and the 9th of Shiite Imams, respectively Musa Al-Kazim and his grandson Muhammad al-Jawad, are blanketed in black.
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Imam Ali's holy shrine decorated for Eid al-Ghadir
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Imam Ali's holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, has been decorated with green flags on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, i.e. August 8.
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VIDEO: Visiting Imam Hossein holy shrine after COVID-19 restrictions lifted
TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – Pilgrims visit Imam Hossein holy shrine after COVID-19 related restrictions are lifted.
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Roads min. says grounds paved to connect holy shrines of Iran, Iraq
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Suitable ways have been provided for connecting the holy shrines of Iran in Qom and Mashhad cities to those in Iraq.
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Iran to open religious, historical sites as of Tuesday under health protocols
TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that mosques, holy shrines, and historical sites will be opened from Tuesday but under certain regulations.
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Coronavirus restrained in many parts of Iran: health min.
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) –Iranian Minister of Health and Medical Education Saeed Namaki said on Tuesday that coronavirus has been restrained in many parts of Iran.
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By: Maryam Kamyab
Shrine turned into mask producing workshop
TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Imamzadeh Ma’sum in southwest Tehran as turned into a workshop producing different protective gear including face masks, gowns, and gloves that are required to fight COVID-19 outbreak.
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Rouhani urges Health Min. to research on re-opening religious sites during Ramadan
TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Referring to the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan, the President called on the Health Minister to strengthen the necessary studies on how and when to reopen religious sites, mosques and holy shrines, and submit a comprehensive and accurate report to the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Disinfection of different parts of Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (BPUH) amid ‘coronavirus’ anxiety
QOM, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Different parts of the holy shrine of Hazrat Masomeh (PBUH) are disinfected every day in line with preventing outbreak of ‘coronavirus’ and observing sanitary and hygienic parameters.
