Scottish Delegation Visits the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain to Explore Cultural and Humanitarian Cooperation

A delegation from Scotland paid a visit to the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cultural and humanitarian exchange. During the visit, the delegation met with Dr. Saad Al-Deen Al-Banna, General Supervisor of the orphanage schools at the shrine, and Mr. Haider Al-Mangooshi, Director of the International Media Center.

The delegation was headed by Mr. Shabbir Beg, President and Founder of a Shia organization based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, which works to introduce the teachings of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and highlight humanitarian, social, and peace-oriented values.

Mr. Beg stated that the organization has been active for many years in the fields of interfaith dialogue and humanitarian work across Scotland, the United Kingdom, and internationally, adopting a progressive approach to representing Shia Muslims. He noted that the organization’s experience and identity have continued to evolve through these initiatives.

He added that the organization’s activities in Scotland focus on providing food to those in need and the homeless, engaging in health and social welfare initiatives, raising awareness of first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), addressing mental health issues, and building strong community partnerships.

Mr. Beg explained that the meeting discussed prospects for joint cooperation and strengthening relations between Glasgow and Karbala, with the aim of spreading the teachings of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and promoting interfaith dialogue in Scotland.

The visit was coordinated by the International Media Center of the Media Department at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain and comes as part of its broader program to engage with cultural and social institutions worldwide.

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: Haidar Mohammed