In the name of God, the Lord of the Worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our master Muhammad, the truthful, trustworthy, and upon his pure and virtuous family, and upon those who follow them with excellence until the Day of Judgment.

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Literary competitions hold a special significance for participants, as they represent a means of developing abilities and building self-confidence. They give participants the opportunity to showcase their talent through organizing ideas and constructing images that make the written text a reflection of the emotional experience of its creator, who seeks for his literary work to appear in the form he wishes, so as to gain the appreciation of the audience regardless of their cultural background.

Because the cause of Imam Husayn and his eternal revolution is deeply rooted in minds and hearts, carrying multiple meanings as a great victory against the enemies of religion and humanity, specifically the rulers of the Umayyad house, this cause has always been a source of inspiration for writers, poets, and thinkers. From it, they draw the highest values of moral and intellectual elevation.

The administration of the Karbala Center for Studies and Research at the holy Al-Husayn Shrine has been keen to provide opportunities for poets and writers to express what stirs in their hearts—faith-inspired images manifested in the crowds of pilgrims visiting the tomb of Abu Abdullah Husayn, and in the various scenes and experiences they encounter.