AlKarbalaey calls on media to assume responsibility

In a meeting gathered the representative of the Shia Muslim Supreme Religious Authority, sheikh Abdul-Mehdi AlKarbala’ey, the head of the press association – Karbala branch, Teofeeq ElHibaley, and the members of the branch, AlKarbala’ey called on the media to assume responsibility for disseminating the principles of Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him) and conveying his message to the whole world.

AlKarbala’ey added that the cause of Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him) has become the cynosure of the world’s media, noting that remarkable figures, from different parts of the world, participate in pilgrimages to Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), which denotes the importance of introducing such figures and people to such a holy personality, Imam Hussain (Peace Be Upon Him), and the Arba’een pilgrimage.

He said further that the media must be neutral, objective, and credible. In addition, AlKarbala’ey expressed the readiness of the management of the Imam Hussain Shrine to facilitate the work of the national and international media, in addition to establishing a media center close to the Imam Hussain Shrine.

The head of the press association – Karbala branch, Teofeeq ElHibaley, said that Karbala received more than 1100 journalists, 260 of which came from different countries during the Arba’een pilgrimage.

He added that it is important to set plans, in cooperation with the Imam Hussain Shrine and the ElAbbas Shrine, for the coming pilgrimages to ensure better and wider press coverage.

 

Editing: Wela’ Esseffar

Translation: Mohammed Alobaidi

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