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Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

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The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.
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Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

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Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.
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Iran Says Enemies Distorting Image of Islam through Wahhabism

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Secretary-General of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening Ali Akbar Velayati said the enemies of Islam are trying to portray an “improper” and “dark” image of Islam resorting to Wahhabism, an ideology which promotes violence and ignorance.
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Iran Set to Remove Educational Problems of Sunni Students

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Iran’s education minister says a committee has been set up to spot and remove the educational problems of Sunni pupils in the country.
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How Much Iraqis Spend to Host Arba’een Pilgrims

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Millions of Shiite pilgrims from around the world annually visit Iraq on Arba’een, the world’s largest religious gathering which marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Iran Leader Thanks Iraq for Organizing Arba’een Pilgrimage

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Iran’s Leader has praised the authorities who organized the “glorious and marvellous” Arba’een ceremonies, particularly the Iraqi government and security forces.
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Unique Votive Food Annually Cooked in Iran’s Yazd

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In one of the relatively old neighbourhoods of Yazd, a special votive food offering (Nazri) is cooked and distributed among people.
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Concept of “Moderate” Islam Originates in West: Turkey’s Erdogan

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has lashed out at Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for pledging to make Saudi Arabia a bastion of “moderate Islam”, saying the concept is a false one originated from the West.
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Several American Figures Attending Arba’een Pilgrimage

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This year a number of well-known Americans, including political and social personalities,have taken part in Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering, in Iraq.
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Millions of Arba’een Pilgrims in Iraq on World’s Biggest Pilgrimage

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Every year, millions of Shiites go on Arba’een pilgrimage, a trek of at least 76 km, to commemorate the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of the third Shiite Imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS), in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
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Swedish National Speaks of Move to Get Imam Hussein Known Worldwide

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A Swedish national who serves food and drink to mourners heading to Karbala says Arba’een pilgrimage can help get Imam Hussein and his uprising known worldwide.
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Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage

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Three African-American rap artists have participated in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering annually held in Iraq.
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Iran Leader Lauds Arba’een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen, describing the magnificent pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala to mark Arbaeen as a major event bestowed by Almighty God.
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Pilgrims Visit Imam Khomeini’s House in Iraq’s Najaf

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The house of the late founder of Iran’s Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, in the Iraqi city of Najaf is one of the most visited places during Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering.
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Former US Congresswoman in Iraq for Arba’een Walk

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A former American congresswoman, known for her anti-war stances, is in Iraq to attend the Arba’een walk, where she has to travel from Najaf to Karbala on foot.
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Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems

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An Iranian air defence commander has announced that the flights passing Iran’s airspace during Arba’een would be closely observed using advanced radar systems.
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Iran Uses Balloon to Provide Internet Access for Arba’een Pilgrims

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Iran has deployed a balloon in its border with Iraq as part of an unprecedented project to provide free Wi-Fi internet service for the Arba’een pilgrims.
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World’s Longest Dining Table Set for Arba’een Pilgrims

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The longest sufra (piece of cloth on which food is served) in the world has been spread by people from the southern Iraqi province of DhiQar to receive Arba’een pilgrims.
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Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een

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The municipality of Tehran has taken the responsibility of cleaning the holy Iraqi cities of Karbala and Najaf after the Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest public gathering.
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India Hosts Religious Dialogue between Islam, Hinduism

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The First Round of Religious Dialogues between Islam and Hinduism was recently held at the International Centre of India in New Delhi.
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Iran Raps UN for Silence over ISIS Crimes against Assyrians

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A lawmaker representing Assyrian and Chaldean Christians in the Iranian Parliament has accused the UN of closing its eyes on the crimes committed by ISIS against Assyrians in the Middle East.
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Christian Snipers in Syria, Pain in the Neck for ISIS

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A group of Assyrian forces is playing a key role in the Syrian troopers’ operation to retake the city of Raqqa, the self-proclaimed capital of ISIS in Syria.
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Shiite Cleric Hails Saudis’ Behaviour towards Iranian Hajj Pilgrims

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A top Iranian Shiite cleric says Saudi Arabia has decided to adopt a different policy on Iran and this was evident in their recent behaviour towards Iranian Hajj pilgrims.
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Iranian Artists to Perform Islamic Passion Plays in Europe

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The Iranian-Islamic mourning plays known as Ta'zieh is going to be performed in a number of German and Polish cities as of Thursday, October 5.
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Iran Holds Special Tour of Mourning Ceremonies for Foreigners

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Tour operators in the city of Yazd have organized a special tour of mourning ceremonies held in this city during the Islamic month of Muharram, when Shiite Muslims mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.
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