Arbaeen 2022
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Iran’s embassy thanks Iraq for hospitality during Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s embassy in Iraq appreciated the hospitality extended by the Iraqi nation to the pilgrims who visited the host country for the Arbaeen ceremony.
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Asa'ib calls for formation of ministry in Iraq for pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi political group Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq has called for the formation of a new ministry in the country to be in charge of the issue of multi-million religious pilgrimages in the country.
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Over 3.2 m Iranian visited Iraq on Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran's traffic police chief said more than 3.2 million Iranian pilgrims left the country for Iraq to attend Arbaeen procession and 2.6 have returned to the country after doing the pilgrimage.
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FM spox:
Arbaeen strengthens Iran-Iraq bond, friendship, fraternity
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said that this year’s Arbaeen march further bolstered the bond, friendship, and fraternity that exist between Iran and Iraq.
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VIDEO: Karbala on Arbaeen day
KARBALA, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Mehr correspondent has sent different videos showing the Arbaeen procession Sat. in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala with the participation of millions of pilgrims from across the world.
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Arbaeen shows unity among Muslims: president Raeisi
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi described Arbaeen as one of the divine miracles which also shows unity among the Muslims.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Arbaeen procession in Tehran
KARBALA, Sep. 17 (MNA) – A large number of Tehraners gathered in Imam Hussein Square in the east of the capital on Saturday morning in commemoration of Arbaeen, which marks forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Leader's attendance at Arbaeen ceremony
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei participated in a mourning ceremony on Arbaeen day which was also attended by student associations.
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Nasrallah hails Hamas decision to restore ties with Syria
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah said Saturday that "Hamas decision to restore Syria ties is a respected stance."
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Arbaeen in Karbala
KARBALA, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Mehr correspondent has sent images showing the Arbaeen procession underway in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala with the participation of millions of pilgrims on the fortieth day after Imam Hussein's martyrdom.
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World's greatest feast of love in deserts of Iraq
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – World's biggest feast is annually held in the Iraqi deserts in the month of Safar (the second month of the lunar-based Islamic calendar) with participating millions of people of all religions and nations.
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Arbaeen; Longest trek to further unify Muslims
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – As one of the longest treks in the world, the Arbaeen procession is considered as an international religious ceremony to further unify the Muslims.
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Cleric:
Iraq nation in glorious position for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Well-deserved hosting of Imam Hussein's pilgrims has placed the nation and the government of Iraq in a glorious position, Hojatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Abutorabifard said.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims attend Arbaeen ceremony in Karbala
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A large number of enthusiastic pilgrims reached the holy city of Karbala in Iraq in recent days for performing Arbaeen rites and rituals from all over the world.
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By: Mojtaba Kaver
Arbaeen pilgrims return from Iraq through Mehran crossing
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Iranians who had gone to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage are returning home through different border crossings including Mehran in Ilam province.
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Front pages of Iran’s English dailies on September 15
TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Here are the front pages of Iran’s English language dailies on Thursday, September 15.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein (PBUH) shrine in Karbala 94 year ago
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The footage shows the holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in the city of Karbala in Iraq which was filmed by French photographer and videographer Frédéric Godmer in 1927 .
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Leader to attend Arbaeen mourning ceremony on Sat.
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will a attend the students’ mourning ceremony of Arbaeen on Saturday morning Sep. 17.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims return home through Mehran border crossing
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The video footage shows Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims retuning from neighboring Iraq after paying a visit to Karbala through Mehran border crossing in Ilam. Official figures show nearly 3 million Iranians went to Iraq this year.
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By: Seyed Khalil Mousavi
Karbala on eve of Arbaeen ceremonies
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Million Muslims gather every year in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen mourning of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.
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VIDEO: Mawkibs in Mehran border offering services to pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The footage shows the activities of Mawkibs located in the Iran-Iraq joint border Mehran, offering services to pilgrims in the recent days leading up to Arbaeen.
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VIDEO: IRGC Quds Force cmdr. visits Mawkibs in Iraq
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani paid an unannounced visit to Nada Al-Aqsa Mawkib in Iraq in the days leading up to Arbaeen.
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VIDEO: Chinese in Iraq help Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A group of Chinese residing in Iraq created a hut (Mawkeb in Arabic Language) on a road leading to holy Karbala to serve the Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Arbaeen pilgrims on Najaf-Karbala trek
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A large number of pilgrims walk through the Najaf-Karbala route for taking part in the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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Karbala hosting Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims from all around the world gather every year in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in Arbaeen mourning.
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Iraqi PMU thwarts terrorist attack against Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, forces announced the thwarting of a terrorist attack against Arbaeen pilgrims in Samarra city in Iraq.
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Pilgrims' trek to Karbala
TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Millions of pilgrims from around the world are taking the path to the holy city of Karbala on foot to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
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Raeisi calls for facilitatig return of Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that his administration is making its utmost efforts to solve problems facing Iranian pilgrims and facilitate the safe return of pilgrims to the country.
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Over 20K Pakistani pilgrims enter Iran: Arbaeen organizer
TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Over 20,000 pilgrims from Pakistan entered the Sistan and Baluchestan province through the two Iranian borders of Mirjaveh and Rimdan, Arbaeen organizer said.
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Iraqi security forces preserve security of Arbaeen marchers
TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Following an increase in the number of Arbaeen pilgrims, the Iraqi military is sparing no effort to maintain the order and security of the pilgrims.