For the second consecutive year... The Media Department secures first place at the Arbaeen Art Festival for the film "Raheeq Makhtoom"

The Media Department of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine achieved first place in the Arbaeen Art Festival for the second consecutive year with the film "Raheeq Makhtoom"

The director of the office of the Senior Official of the holy shrine; Mr. Jawad Al-Hasnawi, said: "The Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine, under the guidance of its Senior Official; His Eminence Sayed Ahmad Al-Safi, gives special attention to documenting religious rituals, especially those related to the Arbaeen pilgrimage."

He added, "One of the most notable documented stories is that of Haj Kadhem, one of the servants of Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him), who used to distribute water to the visitors during the previous regime."

For his part, the film's director, Mr. Salah Mahdi Al-Jasemi, mentioned that "the media department has produced a number of documentaries, including the film 'Raheeq Makhtoom,' which won first place for the second consecutive year at the annual Arbaeen Art Festival, surpassing dozens of participating artistic works presented by various artists and directors."

He explained that "the film showcased the story of Haj Kadhem, who used to distribute water to the visitors during the previous regime, despite the regime's attempts to stop him. This simple man became a symbol of giving and service among the visitors of Arbaeen, and his story spread through the media and social media."

Al-Jasemi continued, "Under the direction of the General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine, a modern water system was installed in the place where Haj Kadhem used to distribute water."