Arbaeen pilgrimage

Mashhad welcomes over 4.4 million for major religious gathering

2025-08-23 21:58

Over 4.4 million visit Mashhad for major religious event

TEHRAN - Mashhad, the capital of Iran’s northeastern Khorasan Razavi province and home to the shrine of Imam Reza (A.S.), has hosted more than 4.4 million visitors over a nine-day period that marked one of the largest religious gatherings of the year.

2025-08-18 17:35

Kermanshah province holds handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen

TEHRAN—Head of Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department announced sales of 70 billion rials ($77,777) at the province's handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, marking the end of a 40-day mourning period following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Each year, millions of Shia Muslims from around the globe undertake this pilgrimage to Karbala, walking hundreds of kilometers as an expression of their faith and devotion.

Citizens join Tehran’s commemorative Arbaeen walk

2025-08-15 18:46

Photo: Mahmud Karim

Citizens join Tehran’s commemorative Arbaeen walk

Iranian citizens participate in a special Arbaeen walk in Tehran on August 14, 2025, dedicated to those who, for any reason, were unable to take part in the main pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq. The procession began at Imam Hussein Square at dawn and continued toward the holy shrine of Abdul Azim Hassani in Shahr-e Rey. Arbaeen marks the end of a 40-day mourning period following Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

2025-08-15 14:56

FM lauds IRCS services to pilgrims during Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) services provided to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

2025-08-12 19:21

Iranian children's play “First Game” performs in Iraq as part of Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN- The children’s play "First Game," directed and designed by Meysam Yousofi, is being performed as a part of the 9th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival during the Arbaeen walk.

2025-08-10 17:30

Iranian mobile clinic offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims

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

2025-08-09 15:49

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.

2025-08-06 16:23

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.

2025-08-06 15:31

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.

2025-08-05 20:05

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.

2025-07-27 15:09

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.

2025-07-26 15:45

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.

2025-07-09 15:40

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.

2025-05-27 16:17

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.

2024-09-04 13:27

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 services, arrangements during Arbaeen pilgrimage

2024-08-26 15:39

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.

2024-08-26 07:31

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.

2024-08-20 19:56

By Mohamadreza Seyedagha

Promoting Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iranian board game “Mokebdar”

TEHRAN-The Iranian board game “Mokebdar” with the theme of Arbaeen was unveiled at Karestan Baharestan, a large innovation complex for culture and art in Tehran, last Tuesday.

2024-08-19 19:09

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.

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.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival

2024-08-16 19:36

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.

2024-08-05 18:00

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.

2024-08-05 16:05

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.

2024-07-21 16:02

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.

2024-06-25 15:07

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.

2023-09-08 21:25

By Dr. Hazem Watan

Arbaeen 2023: A message of love and peace from Iraq to the world

TEHRAN - The data and expectations indicated that the Arbaeen pilgrimage in 2023 would be different in all aspects in terms of the early preparations undertaken by the government of Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.

2023-09-08 21:24

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