Karbala
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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."
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9 killed, injuried as Bridge collapsed in Iraq’s Karbala
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – At least nine people were killed and injured when a bridge under construction collapsed near the Bab Baghdad entrance in Karbala, a local source reported on Saturday.
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VIDEO: Arbaeen procession at Imam Hussein (AS) shrine
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – These days, Karbala is host to millions of people who, with hearts full of love, pay tribute to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS).
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By: Mehdi Bakhshi
Arbaeen mourning in Bayn al-Haramayn
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – During Arbaeen, the space between the holy shrines in Karbala overflowed with mourning processions, as devotees commemorate Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions with heartfelt rituals.
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Millions of Muslims converge in Karbala to mark Arbaeen
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA)-Millions of Muslims from across the world have converged in holy Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
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VIDEO: Path of love from Najaf to Karbala in scorching heat
TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Hundreds of thousands of Iranians who love Imam Hussein (AS) walk the 80-kilometer route from Najaf to Karbala on foot, day and night, in the intense heat of Iraq, to reach Karbala and the two holy places (Bayn al-Haramayn).
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Beautiful scenes of Arbaeen walk
TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The Arbaeen Walk is an annual pilgrimage in Shia Islam where millions of people walk approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, Iraq, commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.
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VIDEO: Imam Hussein (AS) mourners in Karbala
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Mourners from around the globe have reached Karbala to mark Arbaeen.
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From Najaf to Karbala;
Let's embark on spiritual journey to heaven on Earth
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (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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1,000 Imam Reza shrine servants mobilized for Arbaeen rituals
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – As Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, 1,000 servants from the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) have set up service tents in Iraq to support the millions walking in commemoration of Imam Hussein (AS)martyrdom.
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Arbaeen Walk: World’s largest pilgrimage of love and devotion
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (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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Arbaeen pilgrims in Iran's Ramhormoz
TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession.
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VIDEO: Tuwairij Mourning in Karbala on Ashura
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Massive number of mourners held a passionate Ashura Day mourning ceremony to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein in Karbala. on Sunday. The mourners marched the suburb town of Tuwairij towards the holy shrine of Imam Hussein.
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Hazrat Al-Abbass symbol of courage, loyalty, sacrifice
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – 8th day of Muharram, known as the Day of al-Abbas, is allocated to Al-Abbas ibn Ali, the brave standard bearer of Imam Hussein’s army in the historical Karbala Battle, who is the symbol of loyalty among Shia Muslims.
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Holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala
TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The photos show the atmosphere of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in the first two days of the month of Muharram
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A terrible fire breaks out in Karbala
TEHRAN, Apr. 9 (MNA) – Local media in Iraq on Wednesday reported that a massive fire broke out in a hotel in holy city of Karbala.
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Muslims perform Eid al-Fitr prayers in Karbala
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Crowds of Muslims gathered in Karbala to perform Eid al-Fitr prayers at the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal brother, Hazrat Abbas (AS).
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VIDEO: Bayn al-Haramayn in rainy weather
TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The footage shows the Bayn al-Haramayn, the area between the Imam Husayn Shrine and al-Abbas Shrine, in rainy weather.
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Hazrat Al-Abbass symbol of courage, loyalty, sacrifice
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Shia Muslims and lovers of Holy Ahlul Bayt across the world are celebrating the auspicious birth anniversary of Hazrat Abul Fazl Al-Abbas (AS) who is considered as the symbol of courage, love, loyalty, and self-sacrifice.
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Imam Hussain (AS); Perfect example of a free man
TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Toady coincides with the birth anniversary of the 3rd Imam of Shia, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS), who sacrificed all his belongings to keep Islam alive.
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By: Mehdi Almasi
Holy Karbala on Hazrat Zeynab (SA) martyrdom anniversary
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Muslims from different parts of world paid a visit to the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala on the occasion of the martyrdom of his sister, Hazrat Zeynab (SA), on Thursday.
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Hazrat Zeynab (SA); Beacon of courage and voice of Karbala
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (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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By: Seyed Khalil Mousavi
Across borders: Karbala
TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Karbala is a city in central Iraq, located about 100 km (62 mi) southwest of Baghdad. These photos show life in the streets and markets of the Karbala.
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Karbala during martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh (SA)
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The photos show the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Iraq's Karbala city during the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).