Iraq
Religious Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Begins Activities in Holy Karbala as Arbaeen Pilgrimage Approaches
August 8, 2024
Religious Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Begins Activities in Holy Karbala as Arbaeen Pilgrimage Approaches
As the Arbaeen pilgrimage draws near, the religious mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Karbala has announced the commencement of its activities for this year’s monumental observance of Imam Hussein’s (peace be upon him) Arbaeen, in…
Karbala Governor announces completion of all Arbaeen Pilgrimage preparations
August 7, 2024
Karbala Governor announces completion of all Arbaeen Pilgrimage preparations
Nassif Al-Khattabi, Karbala’s Governor, announced on Wednesday that preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage are completed. In his speech, the Governor indicated that this announcement is made in coordination with the Prime Minister, the holy shrines, and other institutions. During the…
Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 7, 2024
Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ambassador to Iran, Nasser Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, has expressed hopes that the number of visitors commemorating the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will reach 50 million from various countries around the world. This figure aligns with predictions made by Misbah…
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
August 7, 2024
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
In a beautiful act of service, a group of young devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, have launched the “Mofid” application whereby pilgrims can find out about the houses available to host them along the routes of…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
August 6, 2024
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”
The first annual gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts” is currently taking place at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, a key institution affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf.…
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
August 6, 2024
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq
During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 6, 2024
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iranian Arbaeen Pilgrimage Committee has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to operate 3,000 round-trip flights between the two countries, equating to approximately 700 weekly flights during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. During a meeting of the Arbaeen Committee at…
Imam al-Hussein Shrine Begins Shading Project in Preparation for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 4, 2024
Imam al-Hussein Shrine Begins Shading Project in Preparation for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
On Saturday, Imam al-Hussein Shrine announced the initiation of a project to shade the streets and areas leading to the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Hussein (peace be upon him) in preparation for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. This effort is part of…
Holy Karbala Governorate ready to hold Arbaeen pilgrimage
August 4, 2024
Holy Karbala Governorate ready to hold Arbaeen pilgrimage
The Governor of Holy Karbala has emphasized the readiness of this province to receive millions of pilgrims during the Husseini Arbaeen, peace be upon him. Nasif al-Khattabi stressed that this governorate is fully prepared to receive millions of pilgrims who…