Arbaeen
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FM Araghchi meets Iraqi officials during Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister held meetings with senior Iraqi officials on the sidelines of the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, with discussions focusing on facilitating the movement of pilgrims and strengthening mutual cooperation.
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Arbaeen marked in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A ceremony for those who could not reach Karbala on Arbaeen was held Tuesday morning in Iran's Zanjan.
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By: Amir Jalali
Imam Hussein (AS); The ship of salvation
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS), the third Imam of Shia Muslims, has been described as the ship of salvation and the true companion of man in the end times.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen marked at Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Pilgrims from across Iran paid a visit to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to mark Arbaeen.
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Iran's Sanandaj marks Arbaeen occasion
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A ceremony for those who could not reach Karbala on Arbaeen was held Tuesday morning in Sanandaj, Kordistan province, Iran.
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Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World's largest peaceful gathering
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).
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Over a million Arbaeen pilgrims are still in Iraq: Radan
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Chief of Police said Monday that more than 3.2 million pilgrims have left the country tio Iraq so far, while 2.2 million of them have returned home after performing their pilgrimage.
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VIDEO: FM Araghchi arrives in Najaf for Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Najaf on Monday afternoon to take part in Arbaeen pilgrimage, ceremonies.
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VIDEO: Iranian flag at Imam Hussein's shrine during Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian flag is raised at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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Police chief General Radan:
1.8 m Arbaeen pilgrims have returned from Iraq pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Law Enforcement (Police) says that as many as 1.8 million of Arbaeen pilgrims have returned to Iran after performing their pilgrimage in neighboring Iraq.
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Over 3.2 m people transit Iran to go to Iraq for Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – More than 3.2 million Arbaeen pilgrims have transited through designated Iranian border crossings, as over 1.6 million have returned, the head of Iran’s Arbaeen Headquarters, Ali Akbar Pourjamshidian, says.
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5 million pilgrims have travelled to Iraq for Arbaeen: media
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Local Iraqi media have reported that nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims have travelled to the country for Arbaeen pilgrimage (marking the fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain.)
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2026 Arbaeen Walk to Karbala via Tariq al-Ulama
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Pilgrims make their way to Karbala along Tariq al-Ulama (Route of the Scholars)—also known as the Tariq al-Furat—a historic 89-kilometer route from Kufa that runs beside the Euphrates River and through Najaf’s palm groves.
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By: Seyyed Saeed Reza Razavi
See-off ceremony of Arbaeen pilgrims at Azadi Sq. of Tehran
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The sea-off ceremony of a large group of Arbaeen pilgrims was held in Tehran's iconic Azadi Square on Thursday night with the participation of enthusiasts and pilgrims. This ritual is held every year in Tehran's Azadi Square.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen pilgrims chanting slogan 'Down with US-Israel'
KARBALA, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The video footage shows that Arbaeen pilgrims that are chanting slogan ‘Down with Israel’ and 'Down with US' at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen trekking, world’s largest pilgrimage of love
TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, marking 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS), draws tens of millions from around the globe, making it the largest peaceful assembly in the world.
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Karbala hosts Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Millions of Arbaeen pilgrims have embarked on long walking journeys toward the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to commemorate forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) known as Arbaeen.
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Iran, Iraq stress bolstering joint border security in Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Iraq have emphasized the need to strengthening the joint border security during Arbaeen rituals.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen pilgrims cross Mehran border crossing
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Arabeen pilgrims are crossing Mehran border crossing into Iraq.
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By: Nadia Pormah
6th Arbaeen International Health Congress
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – The 6th in Arbaeen International Health Congress was held at Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) in Tehran on Sunday with the participation of Head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) Pirhossein Koolivand.
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Iran calls for expediting Kermanshah-Baghdad railway project
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Kermanshah Governor Manouchehr Habibi has called for expediting the construction of the Khosravi-Kermanshah railway to Baghdad to facilitate travel for Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Iran FM making efforts to ease services for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iranian officials reviewed the latest arrangements for this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage during a meeting on Monday, with the Foreign Ministry pledging full diplomatic and consular support to facilitate services for pilgrims.
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Security of Iran borders at highest level: Cmdr.
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Border Guard commander says security on the country's borders is at its highest level, with forces in full operational readiness on western frontiers.
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By: Hamid Vakili
Closing ceremony of “Intl. Mourning of Arbaeen Narration”
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of “International Mourning of Arbaeen Narration” was held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Hall of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences on Mon. with the participation of some officials and varsity students.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen procession at Imam Hussein (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – These days, Karbala is host to millions of people who, with hearts full of love, pay tribute to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS).
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16m took part at Arbaeen walk in Iran this year: Qomi
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Qomi, head of the Islamic Development Organization (IDO), has said that as many as 16 millions of Iranians took part in Arbaeen marches inside the country this year.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Arbaeen mourning in Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – During Arbaeen, the space between the holy shrines in Karbala overflowed with mourning processions, as devotees commemorate Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions with heartfelt rituals.