Cultural week to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan

The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine is to hold a cultural week in Islamabad, Pakistan on March 30, 2016, where the El-Abbas Holy Shrine, Imam Ali Holy Shrine, and El-Kadhimain Holy Shrine are going to participate.Not only does the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine communicate with the followers of Ahlul-Bayet in Iraq, but it communicates with them around the world. Said; Afdhel Esh-Shami, Deputy Secretary-General of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine. He said further that during the previous cultural weeks had been held in Islamabad, the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine had realized that the Pakistani people have a profound love for Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) as well as being protective of their belief of the Ahlul-Bayet school of thought. He also added that such events are important to take place, especially nowadays where the Salafi's campaigns, sponsored by Golf Countries and some foreign countries, are being launched against true Muslims around the world. The event will hold contests where winners will be awarded by granting them a free trip to Iraq to visit all the holy shrines. By: Wela’ Es-SeffarTranslated by: Mohammed Jasim Alobaidi