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.

By Afshin Majlesi

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.

Tehran Municipality earmarks $2.3m for Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality has allocated 100 billion rials (nearly $2.3 million) to provide people with various services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, IRNA news agency reported.

Over 102,000 Iranians so far registered to attend Arbaeen trek

TEHRAN – More than 102,000 Iranians have so far registered to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Amir Moradi, an official with the Arbaeen headquarters has stated.