Karbala
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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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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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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 Ghassemi
Red flag of ‘revenge’ for late Leader from Najaf to Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – As Arbaeen pilgrims walk from Najaf to the holy city of Karbala, the red flag of revenge for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is seen in the hands of a number of the
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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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Karbala hosts Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Millions of Arbaeen pilgrims have embarked on long walking journeys toward the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to commemorate forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) known as Arbaeen.
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4 IRGC Quds Force servicemen martyred in US strike in Iraq
ISFAHAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Four members of IRGC Quds Force who were in charge of the security of Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq were martyred in the last night US strikes in the Diyala governorate.
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By: Hamid Reza Mehraban
Karbala people commemorating martyred Leader in Terhan
TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The Iraqis from the city of Karbala who reside in Tehran held a mourning ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution in their Hussainiyeh in the Iranian capital on Wednesday.
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Araghchi hails Iraq for hosting funeral for martyred Leader
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to the Iraqi people and government for their hospitality and massive participation in the funeral ceremonies of martyred Leader of Iran Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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Martyred Leader’s body arrives in Mashhad for burial
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei arrived in the holy city of Mashhad on Thursday for the final funeral procession and interment at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS).
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By: Mohammad Hossein Velayati
Funeral procession for martyred Leader observed in Karbala
KARBALA, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The photos show the funeral and farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq.
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Body of martyred Leader en route to Mashhad for burial
TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA)–The body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is being transferred from Iraq to the holy city of Mashhad for the final funeral procession and interment after ceremonies in Najaf and Karbala.
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Millions in Karbala hold funeral for martyred Leader
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala on Wednesday as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.
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Millions of Iraqis join Ayatollah Khamenei funeral in Najaf
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Millions of Iraqis took to the streets of Najaf on Wednesday for the funeral procession of Iran's martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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VIDEO: Karbala ahead of funeral procession of martyred Leader
KARBALA, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The video footage shows the holy city of Karbala which will host the funeral and farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in less than 24 hours.
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Iraq’s Najaf fully ready to host Leader’s funeral procession
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The holy city of Najaf in Iraq is fully ready to host a funeral ceremony for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
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By: Hamidreza Mehraban
Sham-e-Ghariban of Imam Hussein (AS) marked in Karbala
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Concurrent with the end of the Day of Ashura in Iraq, Sham-e-Ghariban ceremony was held in Karbala holy shrine attended by the mourners and pilgrims.
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Tasu’a; Day of loyalty, resistance in Shia history
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Tasu'a is known as the day of loyalty and resistance, which was devoted to Abbas Ibn Ali, Imam Hussein's half-brother, in deference to his sacrifices in the battle of Karbala.
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VIDEO: Washing, dusting dome of Hazrat Abalfazl (AS)'s shrine
KARBALA, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Washing and dusting the dome of the holy shrine of Hazrat Abalfazl al-Abbas (AS) ahead of the mourning month of Muharram.
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VIDEO: Mourning tent of Faziliyyah set up at Karbala
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The Faziliyah tent was installed in the shrine of Hazrat Abalfazl al-Abbas (AS) on the eve of mourning month of Muharram.
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Holy Quran recitation ceremony in Karbala during Ramadan
KARBALA, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Holy Quran recitation ceremony is held every day during the holy month of Ramadan in Karbala, Iraq, with the participation of fasting believers.
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Karbala shrines on birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (AS)
TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The holy city of Karbala witnessed a deeply spiritual and vibrant atmosphere as thousands of pilgrims gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), the twelfth Imam of Shiite Islam.
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VIDEO: Imam Mahdi (MGHHR)'s birth anniversary in Karbala
KARBALA, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Thousands of lit candles beautifully illuminate Karbala’s Bayn al-Haramayn for Imam Mahdi (May God Hasten His Reappearance)'s birth anniversary.
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Hazrat Al-Abbass symbol of courage, loyalty, sacrifice
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The auspicious birth anniversary of Hazrat Al-Abbas is marked as "Roz-e Janbaz” or the Day of the Valiant Veterans in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Voice from Karbala: Imam Hossain tells his own story
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – What if the hero of Karbala could tell his story? This innovative book answers that, weaving history into a compelling autobiographical portrait of Imam Hossain’s (AS) mission and martyrdom.
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Hazrat Zeynab (SA); Beacon of courage and voice of Karbala
TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Hazrat Zeynab (SA), a symbol of courage and justice, played a vital role in Karbala and preserved Islam through her powerful sermons against oppression.
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Mother of Love: Portrait of Lady Umm al-Banin
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The book "Mother of Love" narrates the life of Hazrat Umm al-Banin (AS), from her marriage to Imam Ali (AS) through the tragedy of Karbala, highlighting her unwavering devotion.
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Beautiful scenes of lunar eclipse above Karbala’s holy shrine
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – "On Monday night, a rare lunar eclipse was visible over the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (A.S.) in Karbala, Iraq."