By M.A. Saki

Iranians and Iraqis are inseparable 

The two nations of Iran and Iraq are bonded together by geography and more importantly religion, especially in the form of Shia Islam.

Iran, Iraq seeking UN recognition of Arba’een pilgrimage

TEHRAN - Iranian tourism and cultural heritage authorities in collaboration with their Iraqi counterparts are implementing a plan to promote the recognition of Arba’een pilgrimage on the UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, CHTN reported.

‘Iranian armed forces at full strength’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared and strong enough to confront any military threat, according to Armed Forces Deputy Chief Ataollah Salehi.

Alavi: 11 terror groups disbanded during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi announced on Monday that more than 300 terrorist acts were foiled and 11 terrorist groups were disbanded during the Arbaeen march, Mehr reported.

Balloons to bring internet access at crisis times

TEHRAN -- A network of giant balloons will soon bring internet access in 31 provinces across Iran in order to manage telecommunication at the times of crisis, Mehr reported.

Tens of foreign tourists spectate Arbaeen rituals in Yazd

TEHRAN – Tens of international tourists on October 30 spectated Arbaeen rituals in Iran’s central Yazd province.

Rouhani: Arbaeen trek ‘display of power’ against enemies of Islam

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has described the Arbaeen trek as a “display of power” against the enemies of Islam, saying Arbaeen is a symbol of “fighting oppression” and “defending freedom”.

Tehran: March of Arbaeen 

Thousands of people who did not have the privilege to travel to Karbala to visit the oly shrine of Imam Hossein to mark the Arbaeen ritual, in a symbolic move took the streets of the capital city of Tehran and marched toward Shahr-e Ray in south-west Tehran.

Arba’een: Millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala to honor Imam Hussein

Millions of pilgrims have converged on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Three pilgrims died after taking suspicious white pills

TEHRAN – Two young men and a woman have died after taking suspicious pills during the Arbaeen march in Iraq, Tasnim on Sunday quoted an official as saying.

1.8 million Iranian pilgrims taking trek to Karbala

TEHRAN — Some 1.8 million pilgrims from Iran have received visas to participate in the Arbaeen trek, an official with Interior Ministry has said.

Iranian artists display works for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – The Art Bureau is organizing art exhibitions in Iranian cities near the border between Iran and Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrims. 

Tehran calls on Iraq to facilitate travel of Iranian pilgrims

Zarif says Arbaeen symbolizes Iran-Iraq unity

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Thursday called on the Iraqi government to facilitate travel of the Iranian pilgrims for the Arbaeen ritual, particularly in border areas.

Iran’s military to unveil major products

TEHRAN – The military plans to unveil a series of new military products, including a major achievement in the naval industry, defense minister announced on Wednesday.

Leader: Arbaeen march is safe due to heroic sacrifices

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has lauded the sacrifices made by the defenders of the holy shrines, saying the Arbaeen march is safe thanks to their heroic struggle.

Army ramps up border security ahead of Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army has dispatched combat and civilian service units to borders with Iraq in order to ensure the security of Arbaeen pilgrims and provide them with a range of services, a commander said on Monday.

Iran provides telecom infrastructure during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iran provides infrastructure for 8 million connections simultaneously per minute through cellphones for the Arbaeen pilgrims, Telecommunication Infrastructure Company announced, Mehr reported.

IRGC able to accommodate 110,000 Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – The IRGC Arbaeen headquarters is able to accommodate as many as 110,000 pilgrims in the shrine cities of Najaf, Karbala and Samarra in Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, a military official said on Sunday.

Over 5,000 traffic police forces to stand guard during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Some 5,000 traffic police forces are fully ready to ensure safety by monitoring road regulations within the framework of “Arbaeen special traffic scheme”, traffic police chief Taqi Mehri has said.

ICT ministry provides telecom facilities for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has provided facilities for Arbaeen pilgrims this year, Mehr reported on Thursday.

Over 1.1m Iranians applied for visa for Arbaeen pilgrimage

Pilgrims on the way to Karbala

TEHRAN — More than 1.1 million Iranians have applied for visa to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage 2018, head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has said.

Half a million visas issued for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Over 500,000 visas have so far been issued for Iranian pilgrims who are to make their ways to the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Police to provide full security for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari told reporters in Tehran on Saturday that his forces would provide full security for citizens traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage later this month.

Pakistani figure suggests formation of coordination committee to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – A Pakistani political leader has suggested formation a coordination committee between Iran, Pakistan and Iraq to facilitate visit of Pakistani pilgrims to holy places in Iraq during Arbaeen.

Iran to set up 10 field hospitals for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN — Some 10 field hospitals will be set up in border areas of Shalamcheh, Chazzabeh, and Mehran as well as the path for Arbaeen pilgrimage from the Iraqi cities of Najaf to Karbala.

200 tons of medicine, medical equipment sent for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has dispatched some 200 tons of life-saving medicine and medical supplies to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage, Ali Mar’ashi, an official with the IRCS has said.

Tehran conference to discuss Arbaeen as spiritual heritage

TEHRAN – A number of cultural experts, academia and religious scholars have been invited to discuss Arbaeen as a spiritual heritage in a conference, which will be held at Tehran’s Iranology Foundation on October 15.

Iran’s police to use new UAVs for Arbaeen security

TEHRAN – Iranian police chief said on Tuesday that his forces would utilize a series of new UAVs to patrol the borders and ensure the security of pilgrims visiting neighboring Iraq for Arbaeen, when a large number of Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to participate in rituals commemorating the third Shiite Imam, Imam Hussein (AS).