Ashura
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VIDEO: People mark Ashura in London under COVID-19
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Thousands of people gathered in London to show their devotion to Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam on Day of Ashura.
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By: Pantea Nikzad
Night of Sham-e-Ghariban in Chaleshtar Mosque
CHALESHTAR, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Observing all health protocols, the night of Sham-e-Ghariban was held at Chaleshtar Mosque in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province on Sunday, during which people mourned for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
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Ashura mourning ceremony marked in Khomein
ARAK, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Ashura mourning ceremony, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Third Infallible Imam of Household of Holy Prophet, Imam Hussein (PBUH) was held in Bay al-Zahra (PBUH) in Khomein, Arak on Sun.
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Leader attends 10th eve of Muharram mourning
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei participated in the Ashura mourning ceremony at Husseiniyeh of Imam Khomeini on Sunday night.
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Headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on August 31
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Mehr News takes a look at Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 31.
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Nigerian Police attacks Shiite mourners on Ashura
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Dozens of people were injured and two were arrested after Nigerian police attacked mourners marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Ashura day, Sunday.
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By: Mehr news agency photographers
Ashura mouring ceremonies across Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – People in various Iranian cities of Isfahan, Tehran, Gorgan, Kish Island, Qeshm Island, Shiraz and etc. held mourning rituals on the 10th day of Muharram, Ashura. The rituals were held respecting the Covid-19 protocols.
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VIDEO: Indian Police clashes with Muslims mourning on Ashura
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Indian Police forces opened fire with shotgun pellets and tear gas Saturday (Aug 29) on a procession by hundreds of Muslims in Kashmir. As reported, 40 people were injured and 200 ones were arrested.
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VIDEO: Muharram mourning rituals at Fatima Masumeh's shrine
Qom, Aug. 30 (MNA) – People of Qom convened at the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatima Masumeh on Sunday noon night to hold mourning ceremonies of Ashura. The ceremony was held while observing all health protocols. Zuhr (midday) prayers were also held.
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Nasrallah condemns any call for peace with Israeli regime
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the Lebanese Hezbollah condemned any call for peace with the Israeli regime.
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Leader attends Muharram mourning ceremony on Tasua eve.
TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei participated in the Tasu'a mourning ceremony at Husseiniyeh of Imam Khomeini on Saturday night.
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Internet brings Muharram rituals in Yazd to whole world
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Religious tourism, which had been flourishing Yazd for years, seems to be affected by the pandemic, but the fact is that this year, the internet is hosting thousands of foreign tourists to observe the rituals in Yazd.
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By: Imam Hamikhah
Displaying Ashura narrations using video mapping in Hamedan
HAMEDAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Since the beginning of the mourning month of Muharram, a “Video Mapping” is performed in Imam Khomeini (RA) Square of Hamedan every night in five turns and in the form of a 5-minute video clip.
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Mourning month of Muharram in Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Today marks the beginning of the lunar month of Muharram, which is of great significance for Shia Muslims.
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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.
