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

Muslims Converge on Karbala for Mourning Procession

IFP Media Wire -
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.
Foreign Policy

Iran Laments Muslim Deaths in Nigeria

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Foreign Ministry slammed as unacceptable the killing of Nigerian Muslims by the police in the African country’s northern state of Kano.
Religion

Pilgrim Departures for Iraq Hit 1.4mln: Iranian Official

IFP Media Wire -
The number of pilgrims travelling to Iraq from Iran to perform religious rituals on Arbaeen has surpassed 1.4 million, an Iranian official announced.
Middle East

Iran Bans Pilgrims from Visiting Iraq’s Samarra over Security Concerns

IFP Editorial Staff -
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.
Cinema

$200m Budget Allocated to American Documentary on Arba’een

IFP Editorial Staff -
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).
Security

Iran Cooperating with Iraq to Ensure Security for Pilgrims: Commander

IFP Media Wire -
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.
Religion

Iraq Visa for Arbaeen Processions to Be Issued in 16 Iranian Provinces

IFP Editorial Staff -
An Iranian official announced that Arbaeen pilgrims can obtain the entry visa to Iraq in sixteen provinces.
Middle East

Iranian Pilgrimage to Iraq Up by 40%

Emad Askarieh -
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.
Hard News

Ayatollah Sistani lauds Tehran Municipality’s help in serving Arba’een pilgrims

Golrokh Askarieh -
Ayatollah Sistani and Ghalibaf also discussed the Muslim world’s latest developments during the meeting.
Hard News

Muslims observe Arba’een in Iran

Golrokh Askarieh -
Mourners took to the streets and local mosques and other religious and community centers to participate in observances where elegies were recited in memory of Imam Hussein.
Cultural Heritage

Arba’een to be registered as UNESCO intangible heritage

Golrokh Askarieh -
The ICHHTO chief has said that registration of Arba’een at UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage helps protect and pass on the ritual and its spiritual values to future generations.
Hard News

Arba’een mass march manifestation of devotion and faith: Leader

Golrokh Askarieh -
The combination of devotion and faith and wisdom and affection is among the unique features of the school of Prophet Muhammad’s Household, Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Reports

Small incidents on the sidelines of a big event

Emad Askarieh -
According to vital records, the holy city of Karbala witnessed more than 700 births and up to 154 deaths during Arba’een ceremonies.
Foreign Policy

Organization of Arba’een ceremonies shows Iraqis do not need foreign security assistance

Emad Askarieh -
The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Iraqi security and intelligence forces did an excellent job in ensuring the security of Arba'een.
Foreign Policy

Iran thanks Iraq for “glorious” organization of Arba’een

Emad Askarieh -
Marzieh Afkham described this year's ceremony as manifestation of spirituality and unity inspired by the epic uprising Imam Hussein led against tyrannical rulers of his time.
Religion

Arba’een in the holy city of Karbala in photos

Emad Askarieh -
Images from Karbala show a sea of pilgrims in the holy city to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
Middle East

The uprising of Karbala won’t be forgotten; Islam is a religion of compassion

Emad Askarieh -
The Chief of Staff of the Supreme Leader says IS terrorists and their American and Israeli masters pose the gravest threat to the Muslim faith.
Hard News

Number of Karbala pilgrims to hit new record in Arba’een

Emad Askarieh -
Iraqi officials say they expect the number of pilgrims flocking to the holy city of Karbala for Arba’een to hit 20 million.
Crisis

No Iranian pilgrims injured in Thursday night explosions in Karbala

Emad Askarieh -
Six explosions hit the suburbs of the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as it prepares to host the largest congregation of Shiite Muslims on December 13.
Religion

Imam Hussein lovers en route to Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Emad Askarieh -
Imam Hussein lovers are en route to Karbala, Iraq with some pilgrims being stranded in the roads leading to his holy shrine due to overcrowding.
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