Arbaeen
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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.
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Millions of Muslims converge in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA)-Millions of Muslims from across the world have converged in holy Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
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By: Mojtaba Caver
Arbaeen pilgrims trekking at Mehran border crossing
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –Mehran border is known for its high volume of traffic during Arbaeen ritual, as it's a key route for those participating in the pilgrimage walk from Najaf to Karbala.
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Arbaeen Pilgrimage: World's largest peaceful gathering
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Arbaeen draws tens of millions annually to Iraq, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS).
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By: Dr. Chris Hewer
Arbaeen Walk: Symbol of unity now, in end times, in eternity
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Dr. Chris Hewer calls the Arbaeen Walk a glimpse of the unity and justice promised in the End Times, where millions gather to honor Imam Husayn beyond borders and beliefs.
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Beautiful scenes of Arbaeen walk
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Arbaeen Walk is an annual pilgrimage in Shia Islam where millions of people walk approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, Iraq, commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein (AS) mourners in Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Mourners from around the globe have reached Karbala to mark Arbaeen.
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Iran border police commander:
Over 1 mn Arbaeen pilgrims have crossed Iran border into Iraq
TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi says that over one million pilgrims have crossed Iran's border with Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage over the past 10 days since the start of Safar.
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Arbaeen Walk: World’s largest pilgrimage of love and devotion
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (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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Khorramshahr-Basra passenger service begins ahead of Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The Iran Ports and Maritime Organisation (PMO) has officially launched the Khorramshahr–Basra passenger route to facilitate the transport of Arbaeen pilgrims via the Persian Gulf.
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Arbaeen pilgrims in Iran's Ramhormoz
TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen procession officially begun in Iraq's Al-Faw
TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The Arbaeen procession, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), has officially begun from the Ras al-Bisheh area in Al-Faw city, Basra province, Iraq, with a large gathering of pilgrims.
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Iranian interior minister:
Iran, Iraq, Pakistan striving to facilitate Arbaeen ritual
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iran's minister of interior has said that Iran, Iraq and Pakistan are trying to facilitate this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage through taking different measures.
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Iraq's interior minister visits Tehran for high-level talks
TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari arrived in Tehran on Monday to attend a trilateral meeting with his Iranian and Pakistani counterparts.
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Pezeshkian:
Iranians view Iraqi Kurdish people as brothers
TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran regards the Iraqi Kurdistan region as a brotherly neighbor, emphasizing that both sides can undertake significant initiatives to promote regional development through cooperation.
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Iran, Iraq ministers discuss bilateral issues, shared borders
TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian and Iraqi Interior Ministers discussed several topics, including preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, securing the shared borders, and implementing a memorandum of understanding between the two nations.
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By: Mahdi Bakhshi
Arbaeen pilgrims return to Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen Walk are returning to Iran from Iraq.
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Arbaeen march in Lebanon
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A rally was held in Lebanon to mark the holy occasion of Arbaeen on Sunday.
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Iran FM spox:
Palestinians to be final winners in battle against tyranny
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has said that the Palestinian people will be the final winners in their fight against the Zionist Israeli regime.
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VIDEO: Day of Arbaeen marked in Qazvin
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The people of Iran's Qazvin marked the Arbaeen occasion on Sunday by holding rallies.
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By: Mohammad Javad Amini
Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine on eve of Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Pilgrims from across the world visited the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala on the eve of Arbaeen Day.
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VIDEO: Day of Arbaeen marked in Sanandaj
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – People of Iran's Sanandaj marked the Arbaeen occasion on Sunday by holding rallies.
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Battle between oppressed and oppressor endless: Leader
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Sunday on Arbaeen Day that the battle between Hosseini Front (oppressed) and Yazidis Front (oppressor) is not terminable.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen prayers on 17th of Shahrivar street in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – People in the Iranian capital of Tehran said their prayers together on Arbaeen Day on the 17th of Shahrivar Street in southeast Tehran on Sunday.
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Arbaeen Day marked in Turkey's Istanbul
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The people in the Turkish city of Istanbul marked the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam by holding a ceremony.
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VIDEO: Solidarity with Palestine in Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Hundreds of pilgrims marched through the Iraqi city of Karbala in a strong display of solidarity with Palestine.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims at Shalamcheh border crossing on Arbaeen day
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Despite the extreme heat, Arbaeen pilgrims are crossing the Shalamcheh International Border Crossing in southwest Iran to reach the holy city of Karbala in Iraq on Arbaeen day.