Iran, Iraq mulling to hold Arbaeen rituals online

TEHRAN – Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki and his Iraqi counterpart Hassan Al-Tamimi discussed the formation of a joint committee to hold Arbaeen rituals virtually this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.

No foreign pilgrim will be allowed to visit Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Interior Minister Hossein Zolfaghari said on Tuesday that Iraq will not allow any foreign pilgrims to visit the country for Arbaeen due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

IIDCYA photos exhibit explores children in Arbaeen gathering 

TEHRAN -- Iran’s Institute for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA) is displaying a selection of photos depicting children and teens during the annual pilgrimage of Arbaeen in Iraq.

Arbaeen hospitality gains UNESCO heritage status

TEHRAN – The generous hospitality of Iraqi people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage has been added to UNESCO’s prestigious heritage list.

Iran not involved in providing security in Iraq during Arbaeen season: minister

TEHRAN – Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has hailed the security of Iraq during the Arbaeen season, saying Iran had not been involved in providing Iraq’s security.

Iran issues travel warning for Iraq amid protests

In the wake of recent violent protests in Iraq, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on Iranians to postpone traveling to the Arab country until further notice.

IKIA operates 979 flights during Arbaeen season

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini International Airport has operated 979 flights between Iran and Iraq since the beginning of the Arbaeen season on October 9.

Arbaeen trek showed Muslim unity against enemies: Baqeri

TEHRAN – The Arbaeen march demonstrated the Islamic Ummah’s unity in the face of enemies, says Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Armed Forces Chief of Staff.

Over 15 million pilgrims visited Karbala this year: report

TEHRAN – More than 15.22 million pilgrims entered the holy city of Karbala from five cities of Baghdad, Najaf, Babylon, al-Hurr and Hussainiyeh, according to a report.

Tehran center to hang photos of Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – A collection of photos of this year’s Arbaeen march taken by Iranian photojournalists will be showcased in an exhibition scheduled to open today at Tehran’s Arsabaran Cultural Center.

Hatami thanks Iraqi government and nation for securing Arbaeen trek

TEHRAN – Defense Minister Amir Hatami has expressed gratitude to the Iraqi officials for efforts to secure the Arbaeen trek, which was attended by over three millions of Iranian pilgrims.

‘Pilgrims who lost Arbaeen’ march in Tehran

People who lost the Arbaeen pilgrimage toward Karbala marched on Saturday a long distance from Tehran’s Imam Hussein Sq. to the holy shrine of Shah Abdol Azim in Rey to commemorate the occasion.

Leader says steadfastness on right path is key to prosperity

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Saturday morning that believers’ firm stance on the right path will certainly result in the promotion of the country and prosperity of mankind worldwide.

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Despite media bias, Western people have right to authentic information on Arbaeen

Mass media outlets, including news agencies, radio, television, the Internet and mobile platforms, have undoubtedly become the primary source of information for the majority of, if not all, individuals in modern societies.

Arbaeen has turned into a nightmare for arrogant powers, says cleric

TEHRAN – An interim Friday prayer leader in Tehran has said the Arbaeen pilgrimage has turned into a nightmare for the hegemonic powers.

Jahangiri thanks Iraqis for Arbaeen season hospitality

TEHRAN – Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government and nation for their warm hospitality during the Arbaeen season.

The epic of Arba’een

Massive processions underway in Iraq's Karbala as millions mark Arba’een

TEHRAN- Huge processions have been held in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala as millions of mourners commemorated Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Exhibitions of handicrafts, souvenirs set up for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Several sales exhibitions, featuring local handicrafts and souvenirs, have been set up across Ilam province, where thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims are on their way to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq.

Lovers of Imam Hussein on way to Karbala 

Lovers of Imam Hussein (AS) are flocking to Karbala to mark the Arbaeen ritual. So far, more than two million Iranians have crossed into Iraq and more is expected in the next few days.  Karbala is home to the shrine of Imam Hussein, who was martyred along with 72 of his relatives and companions in the battle of Karbala against the forces of the Caliph, in 680 AD.

Najaf governor: Iraq trying its best to offer hospitality to Iranian pilgrims

TEHRAN – Luay al-Yassiry, governor of the shrine city of Najaf, has said Iraq would try its best to serve Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Over two million Iranian pilgrims in Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Secretary of Security and Law Enforcement Committee of the Arbaeen Central Headquarters says more than two million Iranian pilgrims have already crossed the border into Iraq to attend the Arbaeen march.

Over 3m Iranians so far registered to attend Arbaeen march

TEHRAN – More than 3 million people have so far registered to participate in the Arbaeen march, IRNA reported on Thursday.

Supreme Leader: Enemies unable to drive wedge between Iranians, Iraqis

TEHRAN - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has said that the enemies tried hard to disunite Iranian and Iraqi nations but failed. 

Khosravi border crossing reopens to pilgrims visiting Iraq

TEHRAN – The Khosravi border crossing, which is the nearest border to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad and the holy city of Karbala, was reopened on Monday morning.

IKIA schedules 676 extra flights for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini International Airport is scheduled to operate 676 extra flights in order to make the best use of air traffic during Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel publishes travelog of Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, the director of the Academy of Persian Language and Literature, has published his travelogue of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in a book.

Army using drones to secure Iran-Iraq borders for Arbaeen: Sayyari

TEHRAN – Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, says the army has employed military drones at the Iraq borders to ensure the security of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq for the Arbaeen march.

Arbaeen preparation: towards global justice

In the name of Allah who states “Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall we treat those who guard against evil, the same as those who turn aside from the right?" Q38:28  

IRGC commander: Iran’s border crossings with Iraq safe, secure 

TEHRAN – The deputy commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) at Imam Ali Central Security Base on Saturday underscored that Iran’s entire border crossings with Iraq are safe and secure.

Arbaeen march will defeat divisive policies, MP says

TEHRAN - Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that the Arbaeen march will defeat divisive policies in Iraq and the neighboring countries.