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More than 2,200 processions participated in the mourning and provision of services to pilgrims during the commemoration of Ashura at Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in Karbala. The head of the Department of Husseini Rituals and Processions of Imam Hussain and…

 The Iraqi Border Ports Authority announced the completion of the procedures for receiving pilgrims for the Arbaeen of Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) at the Al-Mundhiriya border crossing in cooperation with the Joint Operations Command.  A statement by the…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced that more than 6 million pilgrims flocked to the immaculate shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, during the first ten days of Muharram.  The Holy Shrine said in a statement…

The Province of Holy Karbala announced the participation of more than 6 million pilgrims in commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on Ashura. Deputy Governor Ali Al-Mayali said in a statement, “The number of pilgrims to…

The massive mourning procession of “Twereej Run” was launched in the holy city of Karbala, after the noon and afternoon prayers. The run started from Qantarat al-Salam, as mourners made their way to Twereej Street leading to the Holy Shrines…

 The holy city of Karbala has a special vibe these days. On the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the holy city of Karbala witnessed the presence of millions of mourners in white shrouds with their faces covered in…

The employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine have begun the work of preparing the shrine’s gates, from which the mourners will pass on the afternoon of the tenth of Muharram. The assistant head of the holy courtyard department at the holy…

During the sacred month of Muharram, there are many rituals that embody the tragedy that befell Imam Hussein, his family and his honorable companions. Among these rituals is that the first ten days of the sacred month of Muharram are…

The Health care and Medical Education Authority affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the mobilization of all efforts and medical staff to provide the pilgrims with the best medical services possible through its plans for the martyrdom…

The Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced its plan for the Ashura commemoration during the first ten days of Muharram.The head of the department, Sayyed Adel al-Mousawi, said that “Under the guidance of the representative of the Supreme…