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Quranic Complex Launches “Prince of Reciters” Procession to Serve Arba’een Pilgrims —————————————— The Scientific Complex for the Holy Quran at the Holy al-Abbas Shrine has launched the national “Prince of Reciters” procession to serve visitors participating in the Arba’een pilgrimage…

Samarra Welcomes Large Crowds of Arba’een Pilgrims Heading Toward Karbala ——————————————- The holy city of Samarra has welcomed large numbers of pilgrims traveling toward Karbala to commemorate Arba’een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), with visitors stopping at the…

Pilgrims Walk Through Rural Routes from Diwaniyah to Najaf on Their Way to Karbala for Arba’een ——————————— Thousands of pilgrims continue their journey on foot toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Al-Shaib Border Crossing Records More Than 21,000 Arba’een Pilgrims Entering Iraq in One Day ——————————– The administration of the Al-Shaib border crossing has announced that more than 21,000 foreign visitors entered Iraq through the crossing in a single day as…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Spiritual Status of Arba’een Pilgrims ——————————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized the distinguished spiritual status of those who visit Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), particularly the pilgrims participating in the Arba’een pilgrimage,…

Pakistan accused of killing 30 protesters in Kashmir crackdown ————————————– At least 30 people have allegedly been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during a security crackdown on protests, according to a local civil rights group, which accused authorities of using force…

MSF urges Pakistan to halt forced returns of Afghan refugees over health risks —————————————————- Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has urged Pakistan to suspend the forced return of Afghan refugees under its Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP), warning that the policy…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Arbaeen Pilgrimage Continues to Grow Despite Attempts to Restrict It —————————— Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has said that the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) continues to expand and gain greater prominence…

Al-Azhar Scholar Says Touching Shrines of Ahl al-Bayt Is Permissible and Reflects Love, Not Worship ——————————– Dr. Yousri Jabr, a scholar affiliated with Al-Azhar, has stated that touching and seeking blessings from the shrines of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon…

Iran Expects Around 6 Million Pilgrims to Participate in Arbaeen Commemoration of Imam Hussein ———————————————– Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has announced that it expects around six million Iranian pilgrims to participate in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein…