Iraq
Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census
September 2, 2024
Iraq prepares to launch its long-awaited national population census
Iraq is preparing to embark on a crucial phase of its long-awaited national population census, which will include surveying buildings and households across the country, including the Kurdistan Region. The Iraqi Planning Ministry announced on Sunday that this phase is…
Iraq Elected to Chair G77 and China in 2025
September 1, 2024
Iraq Elected to Chair G77 and China in 2025
Iraq has been elected to chair the Group of 77 (G77) and China at the United Nations in 2025, marking the first time in 60 years that the country will hold this position, Xinhua reported yesterday. The decision was unanimously…
Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert
August 30, 2024
Iraq: Security forces kill 14 ISIS militants in Anbar desert
The Iraqi Joint Operations Command announced on Friday that 14 terrorists, including ISIS leaders, were killed in the Anbar desert, in the west of the country. The statement, published by the Security Media Cell, highlighted that the operation, directed by…
Iraq’s Border Crossings Authority confirms entry of nearly 3.5M pilgrims during Holy Arba’een
August 27, 2024
Iraq’s Border Crossings Authority confirms entry of nearly 3.5M pilgrims during Holy Arba’een
The Iraqi Border Crossings Authority announced that 3,445,627 visitors entered Iraq through its border crossings over a period of twenty days to participate in the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The official spokesperson for the authority, Alaa al-Din al-Qaisi, said on Monday…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi praises generosity and hospitality of Iraqis during Holy Arba’een
August 27, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi praises generosity and hospitality of Iraqis during Holy Arba’een
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, praised the Iraqi people for their generous services and hospitality provided to the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, during the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage. In a series of…
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 26, 2024
Iraqi Prime Minister Announces Succes of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced the successful execution of the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage plan during a press conference in Karbala on Sunday, INA news agency reported yesterday. Al-Sudani confirmed the allocation of 3.5 trillion dinars to support 36 service…
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Shia Muslims from Georgia Join Millions for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Like millions worldwide, many Shia Muslims from Georgia have begun their journey for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Iqna reported yesterday. They are among pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and Afghanistan participating in this annual event. According to the Islamic…
Director of Karbala Studies and Research Center Emphasizes Global Impact of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 23, 2024
Director of Karbala Studies and Research Center Emphasizes Global Impact of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In a recent interview on Imam Hussein TV Persian, Abdul Amir Qureshi, the director of the Karbala Studies and Research Center, emphasized the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage and emphasizes its impact on a global scale. During the interview, Qureshi…
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces major infrastructure upgrades ahead of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 22, 2024
Iraq: Communications and Media Commission announces major infrastructure upgrades ahead of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has announced significant infrastructure upgrades to Iraq’s telecommunications network in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. These measures aim to ensure optimal communication services and network coverage during the mass pilgrimage. In a…
Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein Unfolding Amid Generous Reception of Iraqis
August 21, 2024
Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein Unfolding Amid Generous Reception of Iraqis
The annual Arbaeen commemoration of Imam al-Hussein’s martyrdom, peace be upon him, has witnessed a historic influx of pilgrims from around the world. According to official figures, nearly 3 million pilgrims have entered Iraq through various entry points during the…