The Najaf Hawza, a Shia seminary, is marking 1,000 years since Sheikh al-Tusi arrived in the city. Here is its history, the role of Grand Ayatollah Sistani, and why it matters in America.

Iraqi American Shia Muslim Mohammed Mawla joins the Dearborn Heights City Council, bringing experience in federal government and community service.

Olga Mokrova, the UN's Senior Security Adviser for Iraq, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Husain (AS) in Karbala and said his name inspires Muslims and even Christians like herself. Here is who Imam Husain (AS) is, and why his message speaks to people of all faiths.

A temporary U.S. sanctions waiver will allow Iraqi Airways flights between Iran and Najaf, restoring a major route for Shia Muslim pilgrims.

United States and Saudi aircraft struck PMF sites across seven Iraqi provinces, killing at least 20 personnel days before Arbaeen as millions of peaceful worshippers travel toward Karbala.