Iraq

Son of Shia Cleric Killed in Terrorist Attack in Karachi —————————– Ali Warith, the son of prominent Shia cleric Maulana Rajab Ali Bangash, was killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, Shia Waves Persian reported. The attack, carried out by…

Iraqi Military Deploys Troops and Medical Equipment for Arba’een Pilgrimage ——————————- In anticipation of the peak of the Arba’een pilgrimage and rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has announced the widespread deployment of military forces and medical equipment along the…

First Flight of Arba’een Pilgrims from Turkey Lands in Kirkuk —————————– The first flight carrying Arba’een pilgrims from Turkey has landed at Kirkuk International Airport, marking the official start of air travel for pilgrims from the country. The airport’s management…

Study: Arbaeen Pilgrimage a Global Human and Cultural Phenomenon ……………… A new analytical study has described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a civilizational event that transcends traditional religious ritual, framing it as a powerful expression of human identity and collective values.…

Iraq Moves to End Al-Hol Camp Crisis as Repatriations Continue ………………… Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji announced on Monday that the issue of Syria’s al-Hol camp will be fully resolved by the end of this year. Al-Araji told the…

Over 3 Million Iranian Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen in 20 Days ……………….. Iranian media report that more than three million Iranian pilgrims have crossed official border points into Iraq within 20 days to take part in the Arbaeen commemoration…

Iraq’s Defense Ministry Deploys Forces and Medical Units Ahead of Arbaeen ………………. As the Arbaeen pilgrimage peak nears amid rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has deployed military units and medical equipment around Holy Karbala to secure pilgrims. Spokesperson Major…

Iraqis Turn to Solar Power as National Grid Struggles —————————— As Iraq’s power grid continues to falter, many Iraqis are adopting solar energy to meet their electricity needs, Arab News reported. Since the 2003 US-led invasion, Iraq has faced chronic…

Iraq: Families Urge Action on Sinjar’s Missing 11 Years After ISIS Attack …………………. On the 11th anniversary of the ISIS assault on Sinjar, families of the missing and survivors of the 2014 atrocities have renewed urgent appeals to the international…

New Book Unveils Secrets of Ashura Rituals Among Syrian Refugee Shias —————————– A new research book, based on fieldwork conducted between 2004 and 2010, has for the first time explored the ritual of “latm” (self-flagellation) among Twelver Shia refugees in…