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.
Swedish National Speaks of Move to Get Imam Hussein Known Worldwide
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.
Trump Administration Highly Skilled at Looting Mideast: Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the new US administration is highly skilled in looting the resources of countries in the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia.
Three American Rappers in Arba’een Pilgrimage
Three African-American rap artists have participated in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, the world’s largest religious gathering annually held in Iraq.
Iran Leader Lauds Arba’een Pilgrimage as Outstanding Event
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.
Pilgrims Visit Imam Khomeini’s House in Iraq’s Najaf
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.
Former US Congresswoman in Iraq for Arba’een Walk
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.
Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems
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.
Iran Uses Balloon to Provide Internet Access for Arba’een Pilgrims
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.
Tehran Municipality to Clean Karbala, Najaf after Arba’een
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.
2.5m Iranians to Take Part in Arba’een Pilgrimage
About 2.5 million Iranians are expected to take part in this year’s Arba’een pilgrimage, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings, in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq, according to an official.
BBC Says Americans Will Leave Iraq, Iranians Will Remain
The state-run British Broadcasting Channel (BBC) says Iraq has turned to the backyard of Iranians, and the annual Arba’een pilgrimage showed that Iranian popular forces, rather than Americans, will stay in the Arab country.
Gathering of 20 Million Pilgrims in 100 Frames
Over 20 million pilgrims, mainly Shiite Muslims, descended on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Saudi Newspaper Provokes Anger after Insulting Iraqi Women
A Saudi newspaper caused uproar in the Muslim world on Sunday after publishing a fabricated report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) viewed as fuelling sectarian tensions.
ISIS’ Atrocities Bring Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Iraq Closer to Each Other!
The heinous crimes committed by the ISIS terrorist group have brought Muslim people closer to each other.
Muslims Converge on Iraq’s Karbala for Arbaeen Mourning Procession
Shiite Muslims from all around the world have descended on the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
World Media Criticised for Silence on Huge Arbaeen Processions
Many social media users in Iran have been sharing a message that criticizes the world’s ‘neutral outlets’ over their silence about the huge Muslim processions to mark the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom, known as Arbaeen.
Over 1.9 Million Pilgrims Have Arrived in Iraq from Iran
According to official statistics, nearly 2 million pilgrims have crossed Iran-Iraq border crossings to visit the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.
Muslims Converge on Karbala for Mourning Procession
Defying terrorists, Muslims from many regional countries and beyond continue to descend on the holy city of Karbala in Iraq for the culmination of a 40-day mourning period for an infallible Shia imam.
Iran Laments Muslim Deaths in Nigeria
Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed as unacceptable the killing of Nigerian Muslims by the police in the African country’s northern state of Kano.
Pilgrim Departures for Iraq Hit 1.4mln: Iranian Official
The number of pilgrims travelling to Iraq from Iran to perform religious rituals on Arbaeen has surpassed 1.4 million, an Iranian official announced.
Iran Bans Pilgrims from Visiting Iraq’s Samarra over Security Concerns
Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi announced no Iranian pilgrim is allowed to go to Samarra after the Sunday suicide bombing, which killed dozens of people, including 9 Iranians.
$200m Budget Allocated to American Documentary on Arba’een
An Oscar-winning American filmmaker is going to make a documentary about the processions of Shiite Muslim people for Arbaeen, the 40th day after martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Iran Cooperating with Iraq to Ensure Security for Pilgrims: Commander
The commander of Iran’s border police said the country is in constant interaction with neighboring Iraq to ensure the security of pilgrims who are flocking to the Arab country to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.
Iraq Visa for Arbaeen Processions to Be Issued in 16 Iranian Provinces
An Iranian official announced that Arbaeen pilgrims can obtain the entry visa to Iraq in sixteen provinces.
Iranian Pilgrimage to Iraq Up by 40%
The number of Iranians going on pilgrimage to Iraqi holy cities has risen by 40% in the current Iranian month, which began on April 20, in comparison to the corresponding period last year, an Iranian official announced.