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August 2026 to Feature Major Astronomical Events Including Meteor Showers and Eclipses ————————————– Skywatchers around the world and in parts of the Arab region will witness several notable astronomical events in August 2026, including a solar eclipse, a partial lunar…

Nearly 900,000 Pilgrims Enter Iraq Since Beginning of Muharram as Arbaeen Arrivals Continue ——————————- Iraq’s Border Ports Authority has announced that nearly 900,000 pilgrims have entered the country since the start of Muharram, as the influx of visitors continues ahead…

Kirkuk International Airport Welcomes Arbaeen Pilgrims for First Time —————————————— Kirkuk International Airport has begun receiving international visitors traveling to Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), marking the airport’s first-ever role as…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Stresses Supporting Imam Hussein’s Cause, Serving His Pilgrims ——————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has emphasized the great responsibility of supporting Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and serving his pilgrims, warning against neglecting this duty…

Saudi Arabia’s House of Islamic Arts Museum Displays 1,000 Islamic Heritage Artifacts ========================= The House of Islamic Arts Museum in Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom’s first museum dedicated entirely to Islamic art, is showcasing more than 1,000 rare artifacts spanning 15…

UNICEF Offers Aid to Nearly 700 Flood-Affected Residents in Afghanistan’s Nuristan ———————————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided humanitarian assistance to 690 people affected by recent devastating floods in Afghanistan’s eastern Nuristan province, the agency said Friday. UNICEF…

Analytical Study: Arbaeen Pilgrimage Has Become a Civilizational Phenomenon Beyond Religious Ritual ————————————- A new analytical study titled “Arbaeen Pilgrimage: Symbol and Society” has examined the deep sociological and spiritual dimensions of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, describing it as more than…

38 Killed and Dozens Injured in Deadly Bus Collision on Damascus–Deir ez-Zor Road ———————————————– At least 38 people have been killed and dozens injured in a devastating traffic accident on the road between Damascus and Deir ez-Zor after a security…

Istanbul Hosts Husseini Mourning Gatherings to Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Zayn al-Abidin (peace be upon him) —————————————- Followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and members of the Iraqi community in Istanbul, Türkiye, have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine Upgrades Electronic Display System Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage ———————————– The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has begun a comprehensive maintenance and modernization plan for its electronic display system in preparation for welcoming millions of pilgrims during the…