Arba’een

2025-08-02 16:50

Muharram mourning rituals to be performed at Chazabeh border during Arbaeen

TEHRAN—Deputy head of Khuzestan Cultural Heritage Department gave news of implementing the registered mourning rituals of Muharram in border city of Chazabeh in southwest of Iran.

2025-08-01 19:50

Iran mobilizes full consular support for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the devotion of Arbaeen pilgrims and detailed extensive consular preparations to safeguard their journey, emphasizing that Iran’s diplomatic missions in Iraq are operating "in a state of full readiness" to assist travelers who lose passports or face emergencies.

2025-07-21 19:33

‘Iraq stands with Iran:’ Sudani receives Iranian delegation, vows UN action against Israel

TEHRAN – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received Mahmoud Nabavian, First Deputy Chairman of Iran’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, and his accompanying delegation on Monday.

2025-07-20 18:24

Tehran museum to host festival of Arbaeen heritage

TEHRAN – An international festival dedicated to Arbaeen heritage is scheduled to take place on July 21-22 at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.

Maryam Jalali Dehkordi in an undated photo.

2025-07-20 18:06

Iran’s handicrafts reflect religious culture, says deputy minister

TEHRAN – Iran’s handicrafts serve as a mirror of the country’s religious culture and Shia identity, the deputy minister for handicrafts at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage said on Sunday.

2025-07-16 19:18

8m pilgrims cross Mehran border in year

TEHRAN—Over eight million pilgrims travel via the Mehran border crossing to Iraq in a year, said Ahmad Karami, Ilam Governor-General, in a meeting with High Advisor of the Interior Minister Ahmadali Mouhebati, Representative of Astan-e Qods-e Razavi Zolqadr, and several local officials on July 16.

2025-07-14 21:55

Iran, Iraq, Pakistan unite for Arbaeen amid regional solidarity against Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – The interior ministers of Iran, Iraq, and Pakistan convened in Tehran on Monday for a trilateral summit focused on coordinating security and logistical measures for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage.

2025-07-14 18:02

224 Hamedani Mookebs render services to Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN—Reza Mousavi, a senior official of Hamedan province, said 224 Mookebs (service centers with a religious nature where Shia Muslims come together and conduct religious rituals during Arbaeen) have been launched across the province to render services to the pilgrims during Arbaeen.

2024-08-25 19:22

Iran says Palestinian victory inevitable in struggle against Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has expressed strong confidence that the Palestinian people will ultimately prevail in their ongoing struggle against the Israeli regime.

2024-08-25 19:17

Ruholamin unveils new painting at Karbala to mark Arbaeen

TEHRAN- Iranian artist Hassan Ruholamin has created a new artwork beside the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, to commemorate Arbaeen.

2024-08-23 21:46

By Soheila Zarfam

Arbaeen of Disavowal

Pilgrims on Arbaeen walk mourn Imam Hussein (AS) while slamming Israeli crimes against Palestinians

The Arbaeen pilgrimage is a profoundly unique experience, especially for first-timers. Walking tens of kilometers under the scorching sun to reach the holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS), sharing space with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, and relying on the kindness of strangers for sustenance and shelter, are all experiences far removed from daily life.

2024-08-23 19:50

Iran, Iraq officials meet at border crossing to discuss Arbaeen Walk

TEHRAN- The Iranian Minister of Interior held a meeting with border officials from both Iran and Iraq at the Munthrya border crossing, situated on the Iraqi side of the Khosravi border, to address the security measures for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen Walk.

2024-08-21 21:30

Leader’s representative visits injured Pakistani pilgrims following tragic bus accident

TEHRAN – In the wake of a devastating bus accident involving Arbaeen pilgrims traveling from Pakistan, Ayatollah Mohammadreza Naseri, the Leader’s representative to Yazd province, made a compassionate visit to the injured victims.

2024-08-20 21:59

Arbaeen a display of Islamic power: Gen. Baqeri

TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has highlighted the significance of the annual Arabeen pilgrimage which draws millions of Muslims to the Iraqi city of Karbala each year.

2024-08-19 21:53

Army Ground Force mobilizes units to ensure security of pilgrims during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – The security of over 2 million Iranians traveling to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage will be ensured by the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, according to Brigadier General Youssef Ghorbani, the deputy coordinator of the units.

2024-08-19 21:44

By Wesam Bahrani

Arbaeen this year: All eyes on Gaza

Pilgrims from around the world raise the Palestinian flag

TEHRAN - The U.S.-backed Israeli genocidal war in Gaza has prompted this year’s Arbaeen, the largest annual pilgrimage in the world, to raise awareness about Palestine.

2024-08-18 18:12

Over 16,000 Pakistani pilgrims enter Iran for Arbaeen journey to Karbala

TEHRAN - Over the past few days, a significant number of Pakistani pilgrims have entered Iran en route to Iraq’s Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

2024-08-17 18:02

Dehloran hosts handicrafts exhibit for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims embark on their annual pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the Dehloran region in Ilam province has set up an expanded sales exhibition featuring local handicrafts along the return route.

2024-08-13 17:55

Tehran festival delves into Arbaeen heritage among nations

TEHRAN – The first international event dedicated to Arbaeen heritage took place in Tehran, bringing together scholars, researchers, and experts to explore the cultural and historical significance of the religious occasion which marks the culmination of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam.