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9:19 - November 12, 2026
News ID: 3499762

28-Member Delegation from Turkey, North Macedonia, and Belgium Visits Karbala Shrines

IQNA – In a first for the group, a 28-member delegation representing Turkey, North Macedonia, and Belgium visited the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq.

28-Member Delegation from Turkey, North Macedonia, and Belgium Visits Karbala Shrines

 

The delegation toured the city's religious and historical landmarks and paid their respects at the holy shrines.

Sabah Al-Talqani, Head of the Imam Hussein (AS) Center in Turkey, explained that the visit was organized in coordination with the International Media Center of the Holy Shrine's Media Department.

The delegation received an overview of the history and architecture of the Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine and toured the Imam Hussein (AS) Museum, where they viewed historical artifacts documenting the city's heritage.

The visit also included a lamentation for Imam Hussein (AS), recited by delegation member Sheikh Rifat, creating a deeply spiritual atmosphere.

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Sheikh Rafiq Oglu expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to visit the holy shrine and museum, praising the historical artifacts and the warm hospitality of the shrine's administration. He noted that the visit aimed to strengthen ties and introduce the delegation to Karbala's rich religious and cultural heritage.

 

Source: karbala-intel.net

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