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“Pilgrim’s Chair” Initiative Launched for Sixth Year to Support Arbaeen Pilgrims in Karbala ——————————— The Misbah Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) Foundation for Relief and Development in Karbala has launched its annual “Pilgrim’s Chair” initiative for the sixth consecutive year,…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Arbaeen Pilgrimage Is a Path of Reform, Piety That Extends Throughout Believer’s Life ——————————————– The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has issued a series of recommendations to the pilgrims and those serving during…

Saudi Arabia, US Carry Out Strikes on Iran-Linked Groups in Iraq After Drone Attacks —————————————– Saudi Arabia and the United States have carried out coordinated strikes against Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq, following reported drone attacks targeting Saudi facilities. The…

Ebola Response Workers Strike in DR Congo as Outbreak Death Toll Exceeds 1,400 —————————————- Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment centre in Bunia, in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) eastern Ituri province, have gone on strike over unpaid wages…

Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Causing Death Fears and Major Damage ——————————————- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, causing widespread damage, power outages and injuries, with several people feared dead after an explosion and building collapse…

Najaf Governor Launches Comprehensive Arbaeen Plan with Full Mobilization of Security and Service Departments ———————————— Najaf Governor Yousif Ganawi has announced the implementation of the comprehensive security and service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Multilingual Translators Support Arbaeen Pilgrims at Imam Ali Holy Shrine —————————————- The Foreign Affairs Unit of the Public Relations Department at the Imam Ali Holy Shrine continues providing translation and field assistance services for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage…

Karbala Registers More Than 15,800 Hussaini Service Processions Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————– The Karbala Police Command announced that 15,817 Hussaini service processions have been registered as of the 10th day of Safar to participate in providing services for pilgrims…

Over 2,500 Volunteers Provide Medical Support to Arbaeen Pilgrims on Najaf–Karbala Route ————————————– More than 2,500 medical volunteers have been mobilized to provide healthcare services for pilgrims walking from Najaf to Karbala during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, with dozens of medical…

Afghans Report Alleged Black Market for Iranian Arbaeen Visas in Mazar-i-Sharif ————————————- Residents of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, have reported that intermediaries are allegedly charging large sums of money to arrange Iranian visas for Arbaeen pilgrims, despite official announcements that eligible Afghan…