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Arba'een

Arbaeen Walk: The latest news and views about Arba’een, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.

Religion

Iranian interior minister in talks with Iraqi officials ahead of Arbaeen

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Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi has held meetings with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to explore ways of facilitating the Arbaeen ceremonies in which millions of people participate including many from Iran.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s interior minister in Iraq for talks ahead of Arba’een pilgrimage

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Iran’s interior minister is on an official visit to Iraq, which is hosting the massive Arba’een walk and pilgrimage joined by millions of Shia Muslims from Iran and elsewhere in the world.
Religion

Official: Pilgrims holding emergency passports can easily enter Iraq from Iran

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The governor of Iran’s western Ilam Province says necessary arrangements have been made to enable the pilgrims holding emergency passports to cross the border into Iraq, and there is currently no issue facing their journey.
Religion

Iranian families host pilgrims of Arbaeen walk

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A convoy of the lovers of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, from all provinces across Iran is moving on the Bandar Imam Khomeini route towards the city of Shalamcheh on the border with Iraq.
Transportation

Tehran-Karbala train to start next week

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Pilgrims of the Iraqi holy city of Karbala can travel from the Iranian capital Tehran via train from next week, the Iranian railway transportation company said.
Religion

‘Over 6,000 pilgrims entering Iraq from Iran’s Mehran border crossing daily’

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An Iranian official says over 6,000 pilgrims are currently entering Iraq from Iran’s western Mehran border crossing on a daily basis, as the neighboring country is preparing to host a large Shia mourning ceremony in a few weeks.
Religion

Tehran mayor in Iraq for Arabaeen preparations

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Tehran’s Mayor Alireza Zakani has traveled to Iraq at the head of a delegation to make the arrangements for the annual Arabaeen ceremony which marks fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the third Shia imam.
Religion

‘5 million Iranians expected to visit Iraq for 2022 Arba’een pilgrimage’

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With Covid-related restrictions eased worldwide, up to five million Iranian pilgrims are expected to visit Iraq later this year to join the massive march of Arba’een, which marks the 40th day after the anniversary of the third Shia Imam’s martyrdom, an official says.
IFP Exclusive

Over 14 million participate in Arbaeen ceremonies in Karbala

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Reports say over 14 million people have participated in this year’s Arbaeen ceremonies in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
IFP Exclusive

Iraqi PM promises to increase Arbaeen visas for Iranians

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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazimi says Baghdad will increase the number of visas for Iranian pilgrims to attend Arbaeen ceremonies.
IFP Exclusive

Iraq increases Iranians’ visa quota for Arbaeen rituals

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Iraq has reportedly doubled the visa quota for Iranian pilgrims to participate in Arbaeen ceremonies.
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Iraq Admits No Arbaeen Pilgrims Via Land Borders

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The deputy governor of Iran’s southwestern Province of Khouzestan says neighboring Iraq does not admit any pilgrims through its land borders, during the upcoming Arbaeen ceremonies, which mark 40 days since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein.
IFP Exclusive

Raisi: Iraq permission must for attending Arbaeen

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Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi says Participation of Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen ceremony is contingent upon the Iraqi government’s agreement.
IFP Exclusive

Iran Closes Iraq Borders to Arbaeen Pilgrims to Stem Spread of COVID-19

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Iran’s land and air borders will be closed to pilgrims who intend to go to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), in order to stem the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
IFP Exclusive

Shiite Muslims to Observe Arbaeen Remotely over Pandemic: Iran

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Iran’s health minister says this year’s Arbaeen march, which is to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), will be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Band Performing Mourning Pieces on Karbala Tragedy in Poland

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The traditional chest-beating and mourning ceremony of the Iranian southern city of Bushehr is being performed in Poland for a week by artists of Hoomehr Cultural and Artistic Band.
IFP Exclusive

Salient Iranian Diplomat Participates in Arba’een March

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A viral photo shows senior Iranian diplomat Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has participated in the Arba’een march, the world’s largest religious gathering in the world.
IFP Exclusive

Rouhani Thanks Iraq for Hosting Arba’een Pilgrims

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The Iranian president has, in a message, expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi government and nation for hosting millions of pilgrims taking part in Arba’een ceremonies.
IFP Exclusive

IRGC Chief Deeply Grateful for Iraqi Hospitality in Arbaeen

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has expressed his immense gratitude for the Iraqi people’s hospitality during this year’s Arbaeen season and for hosting the Iranian pilgrims, giving an assurance that Iran will stand by the Iraqi nation.
IFP Exclusive

In Iraq, Iran’s First VP Praises Iraq Hospitality during Arba’een

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Iran’s first vice president has travelled to Iraq to attend the annual Arba’een processions, the world’s largest pilgrimage which marks the 40th day after the anniversary of martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.
IFP Exclusive

Millions of Shiite Muslims in Karbala to Mark Arba’een

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Millions of Shiite Muslims have flocked to the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark the annual Arba’een pilgrimage, a trek of at least 76 km, to commemorate the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali (AS), the third Shiite Imam.
IFP Exclusive

‘Arba’een Sign of Close Friendship between Iranian, Iraqi Nations’

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A senior Iranian official says the Arba’een march and mourning ceremonies are a sign of close friendship between the people of Iran and Iraq.
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3.5 Million Iranian Pilgrims Attend Arba’een March: Minister

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Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has praised the actions taken during Arba’een this year saying that 3.5 million pilgrims from Iran have participated in the religious march.
IFP Exclusive

Iraqi Leader Calls on Arba’een Pilgrims to Chant Anti-US Slogans

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Muqtada Sadr, the influential leader of the Sadrist Movement of Iraq, has called on the Iraqi people to come to Karbala on Arba’een and chant slogans against the US, the Zionist regime and the corrupt Iraqi officials.
IFP Exclusive

Over 3.3 Iranian Pilgrims Leave Iran to Attend March of Arba’een

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An Iranian official says around 3.3 million pilgrims have so far left the country to take part in the Arba’een march which is held every year on the fortieth day after Ashura on which Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions were martyred 14 centuries ago.
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