Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares to hold ‘Kawthar Al-Isma’ International Festival in Karbala

The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) announced the completion of its preparations for holding the second Kawthar Al-Isma International Festival, on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her), with the participation of international and Arab scientific and academic figures, researchers and poets.

Mr. Ali Kadhim Sultan, a member of the festival’s preparatory committee, said in a statement that “the special committees of the festival continued working day and night to complete the preparations and prepare for the establishment of this four-day international festival, which will be held in commemoration of the birth of the daughter of the Noble Prophet, Lady Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) on the 19th of Jumada Al-Thani.

He added, "The festival will also witness the establishment of an exhibition of fine arts, a book fair related to the life of Lady Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her), and various children's activities.”

More than 100 research papers from inside and outside Iraq were received by the scientific committee, in addition to about 70 poetic texts, that will be evaluated by the festival’s specialized committees.

The second Kawthar Al-Isma International Festival commences on January 12, 2023.

 

Emad Bao