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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…

New Restrictions on Arbaeen Ceremonies in Bahrain Raise Concerns Over Shia Religious Expression ————————————- New regulations issued in Bahrain regarding mourning ceremonies ahead of the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) have sparked concerns among members of…

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…

UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan ———————————- The United Nations has reported the closure of at least 33 Ismaili prayer halls in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province over a three-month period, raising concerns over religious freedom and…

UN: Over 30 Ismaili prayer halls closed in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan ———————————- The United Nations has reported the closure of at least 33 Ismaili prayer halls in Afghanistan’s northeastern Badakhshan province over a three-month period, raising concerns over religious freedom and…

Concerns Grow Over Human Rights, Media Freedom in Afghanistan After UNAMA Quarterly Report ———————————————- The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has reported hundreds of human rights violations across Afghanistan between April and June 2026, including arbitrary arrests, ill-treatment,…

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…