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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Essence of Arbaeen Visitation Is Achieved Through Presence in Karbala ——————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi stated that the true meaning of the Arbaeen visitation of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) is realized through physical…

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 34 After Powerful Magnitude 7.1 Quake ————————————— The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan has risen to 34, authorities in Kumamoto Prefecture announced, with six additional people reported seriously injured.…

Nearly 2.9 Million Foreign Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen as Karbala Prepares for Massive Gathering ——————————————- The number of pilgrims arriving in Iraq to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has reached nearly 2.9 million,…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Restricting Imam Hussein’s Visitors Is a Disregard for Hussaini Rituals ————————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi stated that any measures that obstruct the visitation of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) or restrict the movement of…

Pilgrims from Ain al-Tamr and Western Regions Continue Their March to Karbala Along Historic Route —————————- Groups of pilgrims from Ain al-Tamr district and surrounding areas in Karbala Governorate are continuing their journey on foot toward the shrine of Imam…

Popular Mobilization Forces Facilitate Transport of Syrian Pilgrims to Karbala for Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————- The Anbar Operations Command of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) has launched a service and humanitarian plan to receive and transport Syrian pilgrims arriving in Iraq…

WHO Calls for Enhanced Heat Safety Measures During Arbaeen Pilgrimage ——————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for intensified heat protection measures during the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), warning that high summer temperatures could…

Arbaeen Pilgrims Featured Among Associated Press’ Most Notable Global Images ————————————— A photograph documenting pilgrims of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage has been selected by the international news agency Associated Press (AP) as one…

UNAMA Urges Reopening Girls’ Schools and Universities in Afghanistan ————————————– The United Nations has again called on the authorities to reopen secondary schools and universities to girls and ensure women and girls in Afghanistan can access education at all levels…

Iran, Iraq Agree to Provide Free Internet Services for Arbaeen Pilgrims and Upgrade Communications Infrastructure ————————————————- Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to provide free internet services for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, as both…