Iraq

Calls for Comprehensive Review of Mass-Pilgrimage Plans and Smart Management in Karbala Activists, bloggers, and specialists concerned with public services and security have called for a comprehensive review of security and service plans for mass religious pilgrimages, arguing that Karbala’s…

Iraq’s Transport Ministry Reports Successful Reverse Transport Plan for Arbaeen Pilgrims ———————————————————- The ministry said operational and organizational measures implemented during the past several days helped maintain smooth passenger movement, particularly through trains and buses assigned to transport pilgrims. According…

Millions Across Iran, Iraq Participate in Arbaeen Commemorations Honoring Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) ———————————– Large crowds of mourners across Iran and Iraq participated in widespread Arbaeen ceremonies commemorating the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace…

Husseini Servants in Iraq Bid Farewell to Arbaeen Season as Pilgrimage Tents Are Dismantled ———————————————————- As the grand Arbaeen pilgrimage and the annual walking journey to commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) come to an end, Iraq’s holy cities…

Iraq Records Unprecedented Internet Traffic During Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Generating Significant State Revenue ——————————————- Iraq recorded unprecedented milestones in internet bandwidth and telecommunications activity during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season, as strengthened digital infrastructure supported the communication needs of millions of pilgrims…

More Than 5.2 Million Arbaeen Pilgrim Crossings Recorded Through Iran’s Border Terminals ———————————————— Iran’s Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization announced that the total number of crossings by Arbaeen pilgrims through the country’s six designated border terminals exceeded 5.2 million movements…

Sydney Hosts Arbaeen Procession with Participation from Muslim Communities, Local Officials —————————- The Australian city of Sydney hosted a large Arbaeen procession commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), with broad participation from…

Over 20 Million Pilgrims Gather in Karbala as Arbaeen Reaches Its Peak ——————————————– Iraq’s Arbaeen pilgrimage reached its peak in Karbala as more than 20 million pilgrims gathered to commemorate Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), with Iraqi authorities praising…

Yazidis Mark Anniversary of Genocide with Calls to Determine Fate of Missing Persons and Address Displacement Crisis —————————————— Members of Iraq’s Yazidi community are preparing to commemorate the annual anniversary of the genocide they suffered in 2014, as calls continue…

West Asia News Agency Describes Arbaeen Pilgrimage as World’s Largest Peaceful Religious Gathering —————————————————— The West Asia News Agency has described the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq as the largest peaceful religious gathering in the world, highlighting the annual arrival of…