Holy Shrines
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Lunar eclipse in Imam Ali shrine
TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The photos show scenes of lunar eclipse in Imam Ali (AS) shrine in Najaf, Iraq.
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From Najaf to Karbala;
Let's embark on spiritual journey to heaven on Earth
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.
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Hazrat Abbas holy shrine closed for washing (+photos)
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The gates to the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, were closed for a few hours on Saturday evening for washing, cleaning and dusting of the holy site
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Newly-wed Iranian couple cast vote in Hazrat Masoumeh shrine
TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Newly-wed Iranian couple participated in the 14th presidential election, casting their ballots in Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine in Qom.
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VIDEO: Pilgrims visit Imam Ali (AS) shrine in Najaf
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are visiting the holy shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf these days.
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VIDEO: Decorating Imam Hussein shrine with flowers
TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – On the eve of the Shabaniyah holidays, the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was decorated with flowers.
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By: Vahid Bayat
Imam Baqir birth anniv. in Imam Reza holy shrine
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The birth anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS) was held at Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad.
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Interior minister:
Iraq to host 5 mn foreign pilgrims during Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi Interior Minister announced that his country has prepared to host five million foreign pilgrims who aim to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage ceremony.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein (AS) shrine hosts Shia mourners
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala City of Iraq is crowded by a huge number of enthusiasts and lovers of the third Shia Imam on the eighth day of Muharram.
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Washing Imam Hussein Holy shrine dome
TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The dome of Imam Hussein's holy shrine in Iraq's Karbala was washed and cleaned as the Muharram month approaches.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein Holy Shrine covered in red carpets
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Red carpets were spread inside Imam Hussein Shrine as part of the preparations for the Day of Ashura and Muharram mourning ceremonies.
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By: Ahmad Hassani
Iraqi premier's visit to Imam Reza holy shrine
MASHHAD, Nov. 30 (MNA) – On a visit to Iran, Iraqi prime minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani visited the holy city of Mashhad to pay a pilgrimage visit to the holy shrine of 8th Shia Imam, Reza (AS) on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Decoration of Imam Ali holy shrine
TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Concurrent with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zaynab (SA), the Holy shrine of the first Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Ali (PBUH) in Iraq's Najaf, was decorated.
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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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VIDEO: Chanting "Hello Commander" song in Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The epic song themed with generational support for the Islamic Revolution dubbed "Salam Farmandeh or Hello Commander" was performed in Bayn al-Haramayn, the area between the Imam Hossein Shrine and Hazrat Abbas shrine in Iraq.
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Leader’s envoy for Hajj Affairs:
Iran, Iraq continue talks on pilgrimage to holy sites
TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Leader’s Representative for Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs said Monday that negotiations have begun with Iraqi officials to relaunch a direct flight from Iran to holy cities in Iraq and Syria for Iranian pilgrims.