Aug 13, 2025, 7:56 PM

FM Araghchi arrives in Iraqi holy city of Najaf

FM Araghchi arrives in Iraqi holy city of Najaf

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Iraqi holy city of Najaf on Arbaeen pilgrimage on Wednesday on a pilgrimage visit.

Upon his arrival in the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday, Araghchi was received by the governor of the Province. 

 The visit by the Iranian minister is taking place a day before the Shia Muslims around the world mark Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period following Ashura, the day on which Imam Hussein and his companions were martyred in the battle of Karbala  on October 10, 680 CE (10th of Muharram in the lunar calendar).

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