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Afghanistan’s Sar-e Pol Prepares to Host Arbaeen Ceremonies for Local Pilgrims ————————————————– A dedicated committee has been established in the Afghan province of Sar-e Pol to organize Arbaeen ceremonies for Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) at the shrine of…

The World’s Largest Husseini Mawkib, “Shahid Jumah Mawkib,” Joins Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————— The “Shahid Jumah Mawkib,” recognized as the world’s largest Husseini Mawkib (pilgrim service station), is actively participating in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage. Located in Souq al-Shuyukh, Iraq, this…

Al-Kafeel University Establishes Mawkib to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims in Najaf ——————————– Al-Kafeel University has announced the establishment of a Mawkib (pilgrim service station) in the holy city of Najaf to provide support for Arbaeen pilgrims. According to university officials, the…

Over 7,000 Air Pollution-Related Deaths Reported in Tehran in 2024 …………….. Annual average PM2.5 levels in Tehran remain far above World Health Organization (WHO) thresholds, with the city recording only 15 days in 2024 within guideline limits, the news was…

British Muslims Protest India’s Kashmir Policy and Israel’s Actions in Gaza ………………. Around 1,500 British Muslims gathered outside Downing Street on Tuesday to protest India’s revocation of Kashmir’s special constitutional status and Israel’s military actions in Gaza, 5Pillars reported. The…

Iraq: New Mass Grave from 1988 Anfal Campaign Discovered in Duhok ……………….. A team from the Ministry of Martyrs and Anfal Victims in the Kurdistan Regional Government uncovered a new mass grave in Mirgati village, Amadiya district, Duhok, containing the…

Iraq Mobilizes Extensive Transport Network for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ……………… Iraq’s Transport Minister, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Sa’dawi, announced the deployment of 450 private vehicles and 12 trains as part of a comprehensive transportation plan for this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala. The…

Iraq Launches Key Infrastructure Projects in Karbala Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage …………… Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani has initiated the first phase of the Imam Hussein ring-road project in Karbala, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion during the annual…

Iraq’s Al-Shib Border Crossing Handles 26,000 Arbaeen Pilgrims Daily ……………….. Iraq’s Al-Shib border crossing has opened 128 counters to facilitate the entry of Arbaeen pilgrims, with daily arrivals reaching approximately 26,000, officials announced. Of these counters, 118 serve Iranian visitors…

With the Arbaeen pilgrimage underway, Iraqi authorities, local organizations, and international groups are implementing extensive security and service plans to accommodate the millions of pilgrims traveling to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. From border crossings to the holy…