In Babil: Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Begins Construction of an Integrated Residential City for Underprivileged Families

Under the directives of the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, and the Secretary-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Jawad Al-Abayachi, the Engineering and Technical Projects Department has commenced the implementation of a residential city project dedicated to underprivileged families in Babil Governorate, aimed at creating an integrated city comprising housing units and service facilities.

Head of the department, Engineer Zaid Azzam, stated to the official website that the project is situated along the main road connecting Babil and Najaf governorates within a vital, easily accessible location, spanning a total area of 150,000 square meters and encompassing 400 residential units.

He explained that ongoing work in the first phase includes constructing the project's perimeter fence and executing preliminary earthworks to prepare for subsequent stages in accordance with approved engineering standards and technical specifications.

He added that the master plan (Site Plan) for the project is not limited to housing units, but also features the construction of a group of fully equipped schools to serve the city's residents, alongside infrastructure and other service facilities, thereby contributing to providing a comprehensive living environment for the beneficiary families.

He noted that further details of the project will become clearer in the coming period according to the established execution schedule, aligning with the orientation of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine toward implementing humanitarian and service projects that support underprivileged families and ensure them a dignified life.