Holy Shrines
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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.
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Funeral ceremony of holy shrine defenders in Qom
TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – The funeral procession of two martyred defenders of holy shrine was held on Sunday morning in Qom. They were martyred in Syria.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Arbaeen pilgrims in Imam Hussein (AS) shrine in Karbala
TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – A large number of enthusiast pilgrims, who reached to Iraq in recent days for performing Arbaeen rites and rituals from all over the world make pilgrimage the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS).
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By: Mobin Peimankar
Uwais al-Qarani ceremony in Kermanshah
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The followers of Sunni Qadiri tariqa (Sufi order) held their annual ceremony at the shrine of Uwais al-Qarani situated near Ravansar city in the western province of Kermanshah. Uwais al-Qarani is said to have been a Muslim from Yemen who lived during the lifetime of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad.
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Girls Day commemorated in Imam Reza Holy Shrine
MASHHAD, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Shia Muslims in Mashhad celebrate the birthday anniversary of Imam Reza’s sister Hazrat Masoumeh. This day has been named as the National Day of Girls in Iran.
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By: Mahdi Bakhshi
Iftar banquet at Shrine of Fatima Masumeh
QOM, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masumeh in Qom every night hosts thousands of fast people for Iftar banquet during holy month of Ramadan.
