The General Secretariat of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has focused on developing, inspiring and keeping pace with the progress of all that documents the great revivalism of Imam Hussein and its effects, results and rituals.
Arbaeen is considered one of the largest pilgrimages around the world that is resonating in the Islamic world as well as the non-Islamic because it is a humanitarian revivalism verified by thousands of credible articles, researches and studies.
Therefore, this competition is for the best photo shot by the eyes of the photographers of different views around the world

a. Step Section (Color)
b. Step Section (Monochrome / Black and White)
c. Step Creative Section (Creative Photos)
F.I.A.P definition of Monochrome: A black and white work fitting from the very dark grey (black) to the very clear grey (white) is a monochrome work with the various shades of grey. A black and white work toned entirely in a single color will remain a monochrome work able to stand in the black and white category. On the other hand, a black and white work modified by a partial toning or by the addition of one color becomes a color work (polychrome) to stand in the color category.

1. Photo Submission Deadline 05/09/2018
2. Evaluation Day 20/09/2018
3. Announcement of Results 30/09/2018
4. Display of Photos 25/10/2018
5. Distribution of Guide 30/10/2018

1. The exhibition is open to all photographers in the world, amateur and professional.
2. The photographer must pledge to the competition’s administration his/her complete ownership of the submitted photo.
3. The exhibition’s organizing technical committee is entitled, in case of need, to demand the original unedited photo from the contestants who have qualified to the final stages. If the photographer does not send the file, the submitted photo will be excluded from the competition.
4. The exhibition’s administration has the right to reject any submitted photo that does not comply with the specifications, objectives, subjects or conditions, and without giving any reasons.
5. The contestant cannot, under any circumstance, withdraw the photo from the competition after he/she has submitted it to participate in the competition.
6. Conditions of participation in the competition are categorical, and only participation therein is a prior and comprehensive approval of all the conditions mentioned above.
7. Aliases may not be used for participation, only real names.
8. Photoshop or other photo editing programs may be used to modify the density or contrast or repair defects or lighting, color and sharpness, but may not add or delete elements of the image that affect the essence of the photograph.
9. For creative images, all editing programs may be used provided that all elements of the subject are taken through a photographic sensor and that all of these elements have been created by the photographer.
10. Participating photos must be free from any signature, frame, date, name of photographer, or any sign indicating the participant.
11- The photographer has the right to participate in four photos for each theme.
12. The work must be sent digitally in JPG format and with high quality. The longer dimension shall not be less than 2400 pixels with a resolution of 300 pixels per inch, and set to RGB mode. The photo shall not exceed 3 MB in size and shall be 2560 pixels tall and 1440 pixels wide.
13. It is preferable not to delete the EXIF information attached to the photographs as the jury may examine them.
14 - The title of each photo should not exceed five words.
15. Each photo must have its own exclusive name.
16. Titles such as “untitled”, “DSC”, “[[[[“, or names created by cameras are not acceptable whether representing part or all of the title.
17. The sender will receive a notification of receipt by email from the Association.
18. The Holy Shrine will cover the costs of printing and retain the participating photos in the event of their presentation to the public.
19- The Holy Shrine may use the photos to promote, publish and advertise in the visual and printed media, exhibitions and activities related to it.
20 - The organizer will deal with the photos sent to us professionally and accurately and undertakes to protect the full rights of the photographer to the participated photos, but does not bear the responsibility for any technical/unintended errors or natural circumstances in the damage of photos or in any delay of its delivery in the specified time.
21. The Committee apologizes for the inability to present all accepted works to the public due to lack of space, but undertakes to place all accepted works in the exhibition guide.
22. The participant shall abide by the ethical, legal, doctrinal and general laws such as the laws of human rights and the protection of the environment and others, while ensuring the works submitted are suitable with modesty and human dignity.
23. Any participation that does not meet the above conditions shall be canceled.
24. Participation in the competition is FREE.

All photos are presented to the jury without the title. The evaluation will be done electronically and separately and will be on four rounds. The final decision of the committee cannot be appealed. The works will be displayed on a display screen measuring
The jury consists of:
1. Hussein Dawod Egept
2. Ebrahim Bahrami Iran
3. Majdi Al Naser KSA
4. Hussain Albahrani Oman
5. Hadi Al-Sallami Iraq
Sixth: The accepted participants will be awarded with a certificate of participation and a copy of the exhibition guide, either electronic or printed.

For Section A , the prizes will be as follows:
1. First Place Prize (1000$) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
2. Second Place Prize (700 $) Presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
3. Third Place Prize (500 $) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
4. Best Author for all concept ( 700$)
5. ISP Gold Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
6. ISP Silver Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
7. ISP Bronze Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
8. ISP 3Blue Ribbon - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
9. ISP Blue Ribbon for best Author for all concept – presented by the Iraqi Society for photography.
10. IAAP gold medal – presented from IAAP.
11. IAAP Silver medal – presented from IAAP.
12. IAAP Bronze medal – presented from IAAP.
13. IAAP Ribbon – presented from IAAP.

For Section B , the prizes will be as follows:
1. First Place Prize (1000$) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
2. Second Place Prize (700 $) Presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
3. Third Place Prize (500 $) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
4. ISP Gold Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
5. ISP Silver Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
6. ISP Bronze Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
7. ISP 3Blue Ribbon - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
8. IAAP gold medal – presented from IAAP.
9. IAAP Silver medal – presented from IAAP.
10. IAAP Bronze medal – presented from IAAP.
11. IAAP Ribbon – presented from IAAP.

For Section C , the prizes will be as follows:
1. First Place Prize (1000$) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
2. Second Place Prize (700 $) Presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
3. Third Place Prize (500 $) presented by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
4. ISP Gold Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
5. ISP Silver Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
6. ISP Bronze Medal - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography
7. 3Blue Ribbon - presented by the Iraqi Society for Photography

The announcement of results will be uploaded on the competition’s website and the winners will be notified of the results of their works. If the guide is printed, each participant will receive a copy. The guide is also available for download on the websites of the competition and the Association.

Chairman of Concept : Jamal Al-Shahrstany
E-mail : [email protected]


The Organizing Committee wishes success to all the participants in the competition.
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Media Department
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine