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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…
Robbers Ambush Police Convoy in Southern Pakistan, Killing Eleven Officers
August 23, 2024
Robbers Ambush Police Convoy in Southern Pakistan, Killing Eleven Officers
In a tragic incident on August 22, robbers armed with guns and rocket-propelled grenades ambushed a police convoy in the Rahim Yar Khan district of southern Pakistan, resulting in the deaths of at least eleven police officers and injuring nine…
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…
At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan martyred after bus crashes in Iran
August 22, 2024
At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan martyred after bus crashes in Iran
A tragic bus accident in central Iran claimed the lives of at least 28 Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan, who were en route to Iraq for the Holy Arbaeen commemorations, Arab News reported yesterday. The crash occurred late Tuesday night in…
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…
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
August 21, 2024
Former Afghan president urges Taliban to allow girls to pursue their education
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban regime on Sunday to permit education for girls and women. In a post on X marking the 105th anniversary of Afghanistan’s independence, Karzai called on the nation’s citizens to unite for learning…
Pakistan Deports More Than 32,000 Afghan Refugees in Past Month
August 20, 2024
Pakistan Deports More Than 32,000 Afghan Refugees in Past Month
Pakistan has deported over 32,000 Afghan migrants in the past month, with the total number expelled since October 2023 reaching 691,000, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Between July 21 and August 16, authorities sent back 11,054 children, 9,320 women, and 11,826…
Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel
August 20, 2024
Lebanon faces nationwide blackout as last power plant runs out of fuel
Lebanon’s state electricity company (EDL) announced on Saturday that it has ceased supplying power after its final operational power plant depleted its fuel reserves, The National reported. The company warned that this would impact critical infrastructure, including the airport, port,…
Iraq: Ya Zainab Route in Tuz Khurmatu hosts first central Husseini Mawakib and Procession
August 18, 2024
Iraq: Ya Zainab Route in Tuz Khurmatu hosts first central Husseini Mawakib and Procession
For the first time, the Iraqi city of Tuz Khurmatu witnessed the launch of a large central Mawkib to serve the pilgrims of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, along the “Ya Zainab” route, which passes…