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2018-10-31 09:51

Tehran: March of Arbaeen

Thousands of people who did not have the privilege to travel to Karbala to visit the oly shrine of Imam Hossein to mark the Arbaeen ritual, in a symbolic move took the streets of the capital city of Tehran and marched toward Shahr-e Ray in south-west Tehran.

2018-10-30 13:07

Arba’een: Millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala to honor Imam Hussein

Millions of pilgrims have converged on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

2018-10-26 23:12

1.8 million Iranian pilgrims taking trek to Karbala

TEHRAN — Some 1.8 million pilgrims from Iran have received visas to participate in the Arbaeen trek, an official with Interior Ministry has said.

2018-10-21 16:16

‘Each day can be Ashura, each place can be Karbala’

Dr. Sousan Safaverdi, a university professor and writer tells audience not just to remember Imam Hussein just during Ashura (the day Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad was killed in the Battle of Karbala), but live by his cause every day, everywhere.

2018-10-17 20:51

Half a million visas issued for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Over 500,000 visas have so far been issued for Iranian pilgrims who are to make their ways to the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.

2018/09/26

By Easar Mehdi

Few like Hurr have courage to face dilemma

ISLAMABAD - History is replete with the stories of oppressors (mustaqbirin) intimidating and subjugating the oppressed (mustazafin). History also bears eloquent testimony to the fact that the oppressed always prevail over the oppressors. The epic tragedy of Karbala, which covers a whole gamut of social, political and religious dimensions, is a shining example of that.

2018/09/23

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Why Zainab’s (SA) mandate is heavier than Hussain’s (AS)

TEHRAN - Ashura was marked across the world with tremendous religious fervor this weekend. Massive processions were taken out in different countries to pay glowing tribute to the martyrs of Karbala. Mourners wore black dresses, recited soul-stirring elegies and reaffirmed their pledge to uphold the sacrosanct principles exemplified by the grandson of the Holy Prophet (pbuh) on the desert plains of Karbala more than 1400 years ago.

2018-09-22 15:34

Imam Hussein (AS) lamentations, eulogies recited in English in Fereshteh mosque, northern Tehran

2018-09-21 15:46

Zarif: Imam Hussein’s sacrifice sends the message that ‘standing up for justice yields victory’

TEHRAN – On Wednesday, the day marking the 9th of the calendar month of Muharram, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on his tweeter page that Imam Hussein’s resistance against injustice sends the unwavering message that “standing up for justice yields victory”.

2018-09-21 12:38

Millions of Iranians mark Ashura Day

Millions of Iranians marked the tenth day of Muharram, also known as Ashura, nationwide. The photos depict Tehraners in Imam Hossein square, eastern Tehran, attending a symbolic ceremony of burning tents on Thursday as a reenactment of the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.Tehran Times / Mohammadreza Abbasi

2018/09/17

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Karbala to Kashmir: Brief history of ‘Azadari’

TEHRAN - It’s that time of year again when the campaigners of truth and justice, cutting across ethno-sectarian and ideological lines, rally to pay homage to the ‘master of the martyrs’, a 7th century revolutionary historical figure who redefined the ideas of resistance and resilience on the desert plains of Karbala (Iraq) 1400 years ago.

2018-09-15 11:02

By Sondoss Al Asaad

The legacy of Ashura: Resistance and Victory

BEIRUT - Shiite Muslims around the world mark the holiest lunar months of Muharram and Safar to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein Ibn Ali.

2018/09/13

By: Syed Zafar Mehdi

Why Muharram commemorations haven’t lost their significance

TEHRAN - Muharram, contrary to the popular perception, is not merely a poignant chapter in history, orbiting around a grief-centric ritual. It is a profoundly illuminating philosophy that defines the relationship between truth and falsehood, between righteousness and impiousness, between dignity and ignominy.

A poster of Mashhad-to-Karbala car rally

2018-02-17 19:49

Iran automobile club to hold rally from Mashhad to Karbala

TEHRAN – On February 23, the Touring and Automobile Club of Iran will kick-start a family car rally, which its detailed itinerary spans some 2,000 kilometers from Mashhad, northeast Iran, to Karbala, central Iraq.

2017-12-16 10:03

Iraq’s Karbala to host Iran’s 1st exclusive expo in late Dec.

TEHRAN- The 1st Iranian Industries Exhibition is to be held in Iraq-Holy Karbala from December 25 to 28, IRNA reported.

2017-11-10 19:41

By Maryam Qarehgozlou

Arba’een Trek: an epic journey presenting true face of Islam

TEHRAN — Millions partaking in Arba’een Trek, commemorating the 40th day of Imam Hussein (AS) martyrdom in the battle of Karbala, presents the true face of Islam which is peace and brotherhood.

2017-11-10 10:57

By Syed Hasan Akhtar, M. D.

The Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S.)

Imam Husain’s Philosophy: Professor Syed Jafar Raza Bilgirami beautifully describes Imam Husain’s philosophy. He states that at Karbala, Imam Husain came to rebuild a system of life. He gave a practical embodiment to the rational concept of justice.

Iran's Red Crescent Society is transferring some150 tons of drugs to Iraq for Arba'een pilgrimage

2017-10-25 17:45

Iran to provide Arba’een pilgrims with services

TEHRAN — Iran preparing to provide Arba’een pilgrims with various relief and medical services during the Arba’een walk 2017, director of the Relief and Rescue Organization has said.

2017-09-28 09:31

Maryam Qarehgozlou

Farewell to hero

TEHRAN — It is 8:30 in the morning; mourners are walking towards Tehran’s Imam Hussein Square where the procession is planned to begin. The streets are closed to vehicles from a kilometer to the square. Groups of men and women while holding pictures of Hojaji are strolling down the streets.

2016-12-05 13:22

By Abolghasem Naghavi

Arbaeen: Practice of justice and equality

TEHRAN - During Arbaeen, 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), people with flags and banners of Ashura in hand make the Arbaeen march from various cities to Karbala, where the shrine of Imam Hussein is located.

2016-11-28 15:49

Alireza Jahanbakhsh expresses sympathy with Iranian victims

Iranian international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh did not celebrated his goal after scoring for his club AZ Alkmaar in the 5-1 win over Heracles on Sunday.

2016-11-26 20:47

‘Daesh takes brutal acts out of frustration’

TEHRAN – Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said on Saturday that Daesh takes “brutal” acts out of frustration.

2016-11-20 13:26

World’s largest rally of devotion in Karbala

TEHRAN - Millions of Muslims from across the world are marching toward the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to perform the rituals of Arba’een, one of the most revered religious occasions on the Islamic calendar. Arba’een marks 40 days since Ashura when Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred in the desert plains of Karbala along with his 72 companions 14 centuries ago.