Najaf: With broad Arab and international participation, the first session of the Great Prophet (PBUH) Festival of Arabic Poetry has begun. As part of the activities of the Fifth International Al-Sadiqayn Week, the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali inaugurated the poetry sessions of the Fifth International Festival of the Great Prophet (PBUH) for Arabic Poetry, featuring a select group of Iraqi and Arab poets, and a wide official and academic presence.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Haider Rahim, Head of the Media Department at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, stated that the festival includes two poetry sessions. These sessions host a distinguished group of poets from various Arab countries, including Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Oman, Morocco, and Lebanon, showcasing the rich and diverse talents from the region.