Iranian mobile clinic offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims

A mobile clinic, equipped with 92 beds, is offering services to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Over 680,000 medical, educational services offered to Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN –Since the beginning of the Arbaeen pilgrimage on July 26 till August 9, the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Organization has offered 682,278 educational and healthcare services to the pilgrims.

Iranian consul-general: 507 Iranian Mookebs operate in Najaf

TEHRAN-- Iranian Consul-General in Najaf Seyyed Saeed Seyyedein gave news of launching 507 Iranian Mookebs--service centers with a religious nature where Shia Muslims come together and conduct religious rituals during Arbaeen—in Najaf with coordination of Iraqi delegations.

Persian medicine experts to provide health services during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – The health ministry has dispatched a team of Persian medicine experts to provide health services to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Children's puppet show to highlight Ashura’s message during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN- The puppet performance "Zareer," authored, designed, and directed by Amir Mashhadi-Abbas, will be staged along the pilgrimage route from Najaf to Karbala, at an international mukab on Wednesday. 

Tehran, Baghdad to boost counter-narcotics ties during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iran and Iraq counter-narcotics police have discussed ways to enhance their cooperation in the fight against narcotics, particularly during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

IRCS dispatches over 8,000 rescue workers to Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – A total of 8,200 rescue workers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), including relief workers, physicians, and nurses, will offer services to people in Iraq during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to the head of the IRCS.

Documented refugees have no problem attending Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Authorized foreign nationals and refugees residing in Iran will be able to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage without any problems, the deputy interior minister has said.

Tehran hosts 5th Intl. Congress on ‘Health in Arbaeen’

TEHRAN – The 5th International Congress on “Health in Arbaeen” was held in Tehran from May 26 to 27 with the participation of six countries.

Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN - Today marks the 30th day of the lunar month of Safar, commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. In observance of this solemn occasion, a significant number of pilgrims have embarked on a spiritual journey on foot to his holy shrine in Mashhad. 

Iraq lauds IRCS for services, arrangements during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN –Iraqi health minister Saleh Mehdi Al-Hasnawi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its outstanding efforts to offer services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Hakim and Larijani Examine Developments in West Asia

Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Ali Larijani, the former speaker of the Iranian parliament, on Sunday evening in Baghdad.

Arbaeen Walk attracted over 2 million pilgrims: official

TEHRAN- The Iranian Road Maintenance & Transportation Organization has reported that between August 6 and August 17, a total of 2,055,396 pilgrims crossed Iran’s borders to participate in this year’s Arbaeen Walk in Iraq.

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.

Arbaeen theater festival to showcase ritual drama for pilgrims 

TEHRAN- The 8th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival is scheduled to take place from Saturday until August 25 in Iraq and the border regions of Iran.

4.5m Iranians expected to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN - Over 4.5 million Iranian pilgrims have been estimated to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage destined for the holy city of Karbala, an official said on Monday.

Tehran, Baghdad discuss strategies to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials held a meeting today in Baghdad to review and discuss strategies to facilitate the Arbaeen pilgrimage and ensure the safety of pilgrims.

Tehran to hold Intl. Congress on Relief, Rescue, Health in Arbaeen

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will host the International Congress on Relief and Rescue, Health, and Mass Gatherings in Arbaeen in Tehran from August 1-2.

4th intl. congress on “Health in Arbaeen” slated for July

TEHRAN –The 4th international congress on “Health in Arbaeen” will be held in Tehran from July 3 to 5.

Tehran to host Arbaeen pilgrimage’s photo, film festival 

TEHRAN – Tehran is set to host a festival dedicated to short films and photos inspired by the Arbaeen pilgrimage for the first time.   

Leader emphasizes reflection, contemplation during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – In response to a letter from a group of Iranian students, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the importance of reflection and contemplation during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

IRCS offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society is offering round-the-clock medical services to pilgrims in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

Arbaeen pilgrimage extends Iran-Iraq cultural ties, social unity

TEHRAN – Over the past decade, the Arbaeen Walk has brought about numerous changes and advancements in the economic and cultural aspects of regional countries, however, its significance as a powerful force of civilization often goes unnoticed and receives little attention.

Arbaeen pilgrims at Mehran border

People from all walks of life are heading to the holy city of Karbala to attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

7th Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival set to begin at Iranian borders

TEHRAN- The 7th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will commence at the Iranian borders with Iraq on Wednesday, the director of the Art Bureau's Center for Dramatic Arts Kurosh Zarei said in a press conference on Tuesday. 

Medical, rescue teams sent to Iraq for Arbaeen

The Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched medical treatment and rescue and relief teams to Iraq on Thursday to offer services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.   

Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival to be held in Iran, Iraq

TEHRAN – The 7th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will be take place in the neighboring counties of Iran and Iraq, coinciding with the large gathering of Shia Muslims in Iraq.