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Calls to Regulate Arbaeen Visas for Afghan Pilgrims and Eliminate Unnecessary Fees ——————————- As the Arbaeen pilgrimage season nears conclusion, the process of issuing visas and concerns over unnecessary charges have emerged as major issues for religious travel companies and…

Imam Ali Mosque in Virginia Commemorates Arbaeen of Imam Hussein ————————————– Imam Ali Mosque in Springfield, Virginia, held a commemorative ceremony marking the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) for the year 1448 AH, with the participation of…

Arbaeen Pilgrimage: A Global Spiritual Journey Embodying the Values of Sacrifice, Freedom and Justice ——————————————- Every year during the month of Safar, millions of pilgrims make their way toward the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the Arbaeen of Imam…

Calls for Comprehensive Review of Mass-Pilgrimage Plans and Smart Management in Karbala Activists, bloggers, and specialists concerned with public services and security have called for a comprehensive review of security and service plans for mass religious pilgrimages, arguing that Karbala’s…

Karbala Hosts Annual Festival for Arbaeen Pilgrims from African Countries ———————- The holy city of Karbala hosted the annual festival for pilgrims attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage from African countries, with broad participation from visitors and students of religious sciences from…

Iraq’s Transport Ministry Reports Successful Reverse Transport Plan for Arbaeen Pilgrims ———————————————————- The ministry said operational and organizational measures implemented during the past several days helped maintain smooth passenger movement, particularly through trains and buses assigned to transport pilgrims. According…

UN Report: ISIS Adapting and Expanding Its Operations Amid Growing Security Fragility ——————————————————– In a briefing to the UN Security Council on Wednesday, Ogoljerin Niyazberdiyeva, Director of the Office of the Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, presented the 23rd report of…

Madagascar Capital Hosts Largest Arbaeen Walk to Commemorate Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him) ————————————————— The procession, organized by Dar Al-Hikma Hawza and University, took place on Tuesday and passed through several streets of Antananarivo before reaching the international airport…

Imam Ali Shrine Draped in Black to Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him and His Family) —————————————– The walls and courtyards of the Alawi Holy Shrine in Najaf Ashraf were adorned with black coverings and banners…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Praises Arbaeen Pilgrims and Servants, Prays for Acceptance of Their Deeds ————————————————— In a statement, Grand Ayatollah Shirazi thanked the millions of believers who took part in the mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)…