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Interior min.:
Arbaeen security provided fully by Iraq: Interior min.
TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Sunday that “Iraq’s security was at its highest during the Arbaeen ceremonies and Iran had no part in contributing to it.”
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By: Milad Rafat
3rd national Ta'zieh in Jam county
TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Mourning groups (Ta'zieh groups) from across Iran are holding a national gathering in Jam, a county in Bushehr Province in the south of Iran.
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Arbaeen procession has great political impacts: Pres. Rouhani
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the Arbaeen procession, in addition to its cultural and religious effects, has also great political impacts.
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March of Arbaeen demonstrates unity of Islamic Ummah against enemies: Bagheri
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that the great march of Arbaeen took place despite the wishes of some anti-Islam powers such as the United States and showed the unity of the Islamic Ummah.
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Over 15.2mn pilgrims attend this year’s Arbaeen ceremonies in Karbala
TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – From October 5 to October 19, over 15.22 million pilgrims entered the holy city of Karbala from five cities of Baghdad, Najaf, Babylon, al-Hurr and Hussainiyeh, according to the statistics given by the electronic counting system for the arrivals from the main entrances of Karbala.
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By: Afshin Majlesi
Despite media bias, Western people have right to authentic information on Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Mass media outlets, including news agencies, radio, television, the Internet and mobile platforms, have undoubtedly become the primary source of information for the majority of, if not all, individuals in modern societies.
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Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Karbala hosting Arbaeen pilgrims
KARBALA, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Some 20 million Muslims gather every year in Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in Arbaeen mourning. The event marks the 40th day after the anniversary of the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Hossein ibn Ali (PBUH).
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Iran defense minister hails Iraq for maintaining Arbaeen security
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for ensuring the security of millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen season.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Pilgrims attend Arbaeen ceremony in Karbala
KARBALA, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Millions of pilgrims have arrived in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala, where the shrine of Imam Hossein (PBUH) is located, to attend the Arbaeen mournings. Arbaeen – falls on October 19 this year – marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hossein.
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Arbaeen ceremony shows friendship, unity in Muslim World: Jahangiri
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iranian first vice president appreciated the Iraqi government and nation’s efforts in hosting Arbaeen pilgrims, saying the great gathering shows the high level of friendship and unity among Muslims.
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Iran police chief visits Mehran border to monitor Arbaeen pilgrims' commute
ILAM, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari made a trip to Iran-Iraq Mehran border crossing to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Leader attends Arbaeen mourning ceremony
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Arbaeen at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Hussainia on Saturday.
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Condolences to Muslims on Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Today coincides with Arbaeen, the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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Arbaeen shows high level of security in Iran: Shamkhani
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Friday that the safe journey of millions of pilgrims between Iran and Iraq during Arbaeen processions every year shows the high level of security in Iran.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Arbaeen Pilgrims walking towards Karbala
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Millions of Shia pilgrims are converging on the holy city of Karbala for the Arbaeen religious commemoration, the largest annual gathering of Muslims.
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By: Hamid Vakili
Karbala on eve of Arbaeen ceremonies
KARBALA, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Millions of pilgrims are getting to the holy city of Karbala from different parts of the world to attend annual Arbaeen ceremony.
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Arbaeen security provided by all Iraqi forces: Iraqi envoy
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iraq's Ambassador to Tehran Sa'ad Jawad Qandil said that security measures for Arbaeen pilgrimage are provided by all Iraqi forces.
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Arbaeen Pilgrims in Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery
NAJAF, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Thousands of pilgrims who have flocked to Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrimage attend Najaf to visit the holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) and Wadi-us-Salaam Cemetery.
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VIDEO: Mehran border's parking area filled with pilgrims' cars
TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Authorities at Iran’s Mehran border crossing have accommodated thousands of cars owned by pilgrims who march towards Karbala for Arbaeen ritual.
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By: Hamid Vakili
Walk to heaven: pilgrims’ trip to Karbala
KARBALA, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Millions of pilgrims are getting to the holy city of Karbala from different parts of the world to attend the Arbaeen ceremony. Close to 2.8 million pilgrims from Iran have visited Iraq for this year’s mourning ceremony.
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BY: Mojtaba Kavar
Energy min. pays visit to Mehran border
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian paid a visit to Iran-Iraq Mehran joint border on Tuesday to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Iranian pilgrims on Najaf- Al-Heydariyeh- Karbala trek
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A large number of Iranian pilgrims walk through Najaf- Al-Heydariyeh- Karbala which is the shortest, safest and most popular route to Karbala, for taking part at Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Performing noon prayers in Imam Ali (PBUH) holy shrine in Najaf
NAJAF, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A huge number of pilgrims, who reached Iraq from across the world for observing Arbaeen ceremonies, performed prayers in the holy shrine of first Shia Imam, Hazrat Ali (PBUH) in Najaf.
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Pilgrims' trek to Karbala
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (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 Hossein (PBUH).
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Iran, Iraq intelligent services cooperate to secure Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said on Monday that Iranian and Iraqi intelligence services are cooperating to provide the security of Arbaeen pilgrims.
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VIDEO: IRGC chief visits Iran-Iraq Shalamcheh border
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami made a trip to Iran-Iraq Shalamcheh border to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
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Iran’s Intelligence min. visits Shalamcheh border
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said that the process of serving Arbaeen pilgrims is good and valuable, adding that the necessary measures are foreseen for the return of the pilgrims.
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Brig. Gen. Fat'hizadeh:
Iran-Iraq borders fully secure for return of Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A senior security official Brigadier General Mohsen Fat’hizadeh said that Iran-Iraq borders are fully secure for the return of Arbaeen pilgrims.
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By: Mohammad Mohsenifar
Arbaeen pilgrims in Imam Ali Shrine
NAJAF, Oct. 13 (MNA) – A large number of Shia pilgrims who have flocked to Iraq for taking part at Arbaeen pilgrimage attend Najaf to visit Imam Ali Shrine.