Iraq

Wasit and Kirkuk Declare Official Holiday Ahead of Arba’een Pilgrimage —————————————— The local governments of Wasit and Kirkuk provinces have announced the suspension of official working hours next Sunday as part of preparations for the Arba’een pilgrimage of Imam Hussein…

Al-Shaib Border Crossing Records More Than 21,000 Arba’een Pilgrims Entering Iraq in One Day ——————————– The administration of the Al-Shaib border crossing has announced that more than 21,000 foreign visitors entered Iraq through the crossing in a single day as…

Iran Expects Around 6 Million Pilgrims to Participate in Arbaeen Commemoration of Imam Hussein ———————————————– Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that it expects around six million Iranian pilgrims to participate in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein…

Arbaeen Pilgrims Continue March to Karbala as Iraq Expands Transport and Border Services ——————————– Thousands of pilgrims are continuing their journey toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), with historic pilgrimage…

More Than 1.8 Million Foreign Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen from 172 Countries ———————————– More than 1.8 million foreign pilgrims from 172 nationalities have entered Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), according…

British Embassy Issues Guidance to Citizens Traveling to Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ——————————– The British Embassy in Baghdad has issued a set of safety and health guidelines for UK citizens traveling to Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of…

Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Strikes on Iran-Linked Groups in Iraq After Drone Attacks —————————————– Saudi Arabia and the United States have carried out coordinated strikes against Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq, following reported drone attacks targeting Saudi facilities. The…

Najaf Governor Launches Comprehensive Arbaeen Plan with Full Mobilization of Security and Service Departments ———————————— Najaf Governor Yousif Ganawi has announced the implementation of the comprehensive security and service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Media Coordination Committee Meets in Karbala to Facilitate Journalists’ Work, Enhance Arbaeen Coverage ———————————- Organizing and coordinating media activities during major pilgrimage events plays a key role in conveying the spiritual and global message of Ashura to audiences around the…

Pilgrims from Salman District Begin Arbaeen Journey to Karbala Despite Harsh Desert Conditions ———————————- Pilgrims from Salman District in Iraq’s Muthanna Governorate have begun their walking journey toward the holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of…