The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in the Iraqi city of Najaf is decorated ahead of the birth anniversary of the first Shia Imam.

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), is adorned by new flag on the eve of the birth anniversary of the first Shia Imam and cousin of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) is decorated with flowers to mark the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab, daughter of the first Shia Imam.

people mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq.

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam and cousin of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), serves pilgrims arriving during the fasting month of Ramadan with Iftar meal.

Hundreds of people attended the communal Qur'an recitation at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), the first Shia Imam, in Najaf. As a tradition during the fasting month of Ramadan, people from all walks of life participate in Qur'an recitation meetings at mosques, shrines or other public places.

People at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam, marked Mab’ath, anniversary of the day when Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was chosen as the prophet of Islam.

Thousands of pilgrims have arrived in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on the eve of Arba’een procession which marks 40 days after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who sacrificed his life to fight against tyrant ruler of his time, Yazid ibn Muawiyah in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 ...

The holy shrine of Hazrat Ali (AS), first Shia Imam and cousin of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) has been decorated with flowers ahead of the major Shia occasion, Qadir Eid. Iranians have contributed more than 1,200 tons of flowers from 12 different types.

Servants are preparing to mark Qadir Eid ahead of the major Shia occasion and Qadir flag is hoisted on the dome at the shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.