Arbaeen 2026
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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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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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Arbaeen pilgrims hold up biggest red flag in Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The pilgrims in the holy city of Karbala hoisted the biggest red flag symbolizing their call for revenge for the blood of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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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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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: Yousef Ghasemi
Red flags in the hands of Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Pilgrims on the way to Karbala from Najaf three days before the anniversary of Arbaeen are carrying red flags symbolizing the revenge for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Two million Arbaeen pilgrims cross Mehran border crossing
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Local Iranian media have from Mehran Border Crossing in Ilam Province report that nearly 2 million Arbaeen pilgrims have used the crossing to go to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage since month of Safar.
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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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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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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 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.