Italian Media Delegation Praises Services Provided by Astan of Imam Hussein Shrine

IQNA – A high-ranking Italian media delegation visiting a number of institutions affiliated to the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussain (AS) holy shrine praised the advanced services of the Astan in various areas, especially in health and education.

The delegation visited the institutions within the framework of the programs organized by the Iraqi ministry of foreign affairs and the country’s tourism department, and in cooperation with the International Media Center of the Astan.

One of the centers visited by the Italian media personalities was the Imam Hadi (AS) Center, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Department of the Astan.

They toured different parts of the center and got acquainted with the nature of its work and the modern medical technologies used there.

They also visited the Al-Zahra University for girls in Karbala and learned about its academic and educational activities and programs.

The media delegation also visited a number of religious and tourist sites in Iraq, focusing on introducing cultural activities and intellectual issues related to religion, combating extremism and radicalism, promoting a culture of coexistence and peace, and countering various forms of racism.

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