Iraq

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…

Arbaeen Pilgrims Arrive Through Safwan Border Crossing After Reopening of Al-Abdali Crossing ————————————– The Safwan border crossing in southern Iraq has resumed receiving Arbaeen pilgrims heading to the holy city of Karbala following the reopening of the Al-Abdali border crossing…

From Desert to Arbaeen Route: Around 70 Bedouin Mokebs Serve Pilgrims in Iraq’s Muthanna Province ————————————— Bedouin communities in Iraq’s Muthanna province continue to commemorate Husseini rituals during Muharram and Safar, while also playing a major role in serving pilgrims…

Nearly 900,000 Pilgrims Enter Iraq Since Beginning of Muharram as Arbaeen Arrivals Continue ——————————- Iraq’s Border Ports Authority has announced that nearly 900,000 pilgrims have entered the country since the start of Muharram, as the influx of visitors continues ahead…

Kirkuk International Airport Welcomes Arbaeen Pilgrims for First Time —————————————— Kirkuk International Airport has begun receiving international visitors traveling to Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), marking the airport’s first-ever role as…