Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine Advances Preparations for Scientific Conference on Samarra

The Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine is continuing preparations for the Fourth Scientific Conference, titled “Samarra in Light of Sharia and Law.” The scientific committee recently convened at the Samarra Heritage Center to review progress and follow up on research submissions for the event.

According to a statement on the Shrine’s official website, the meeting focused on establishing evaluation mechanisms for the submitted research, applying rigorous academic standards to maintain the conference’s high level of scholarly credibility. The committee also emphasized the need to strengthen communication with universities that have not yet contributed, encouraging researchers to submit papers aligned with the conference themes that showcase Samarra’s scientific and cultural heritage.

The conference, scheduled for November 2025, will be held under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine. The scientific committee confirmed the following deadlines:

This conference is part of the Holy Shrine’s ongoing commitment to promoting Samarra’s historical and intellectual significance through academic dialogue and scholarly engagement.