Iraq

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine said that pilgrims from Arab and foreign countries had arrived in the holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, whilst following the health guidelines.In a statement, the Holy Shrine stated, “Pilgrims from the…

The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Nasser al-Shibli, announced the arrival of large numbers of pilgrims, from Arab and foreign countries, to perform the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.According to a statement by the ministry, al-Shibli said that the ministry has embarked on utilizing…

Service tents in Babylon province have used all their capabilities to serve the pilgrims of Arbaeen, by providing food, accommodation, health and other services, which continue even after the pilgrimage.The head of the Husseini Rituals and Processions Department at the…

All of the service tents and processions affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority of the reference centers and processions throughout Iraq have mobilized their efforts to serve the pilgrims of the Arbaeenya of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.Service tents…

Representatives of Iraqi religions and sects participated in a mourning procession for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala to offer condolences on the occasion of Arbaeen.The procession included clerics from the Sunni community, Christians,…

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation, peace be upon him, for Relief and Development, which operates under the auspices of the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has mobilized its cadres to provide various services to pilgrims…

The Iraqi Border Ports Authority held a coordination meeting as part of its readiness to receive foreign pilgrims coming to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.The Authority stated in a statement, “The Border Ports Authority commits to implement the decisions of…

The joy of the Kuwaiti pilgrims who crossed the Iraqi borders to participate in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage was mixed with sadness over the calamity of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.There were complications and obstacles faced by the pilgrims to…

Najaf International Airport has resumed flights carrying pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The airport’s media said in a statement, “On October 3rd, Najaf International Airport will resume receiving flights carrying Arbaeen pilgrims from all parts of the world,…

The spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Iraq, Major General Yahya Rasoul, announced that a terrorist plot to target the Arbaeen pilgrims had been foiled in Baghdad.Rasoul said in a statement, “Through continuous follow-up, the Counter-Terrorism Service…