Iraq

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…

Pilgrims Describe Arbaeen Journey as “World’s Greatest Spiritual Trek” ………………. Thousands of pilgrims from various countries continue to arrive in Iraq through the Munthiriya border crossing in Diyala Province to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Described by many as an…

Iraq Initiates Extensive Security and Medical Preparations for Arbaeen Pilgrimage ————————— Iraq is stepping up its preparations for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, implementing a comprehensive security alert across several provinces and enhancing medical services to accommodate the millions of anticipated…

Arbaeen Preparations Underway: Pilgrim Routes Improved as Gulf Pilgrims Arrive in Iraq —————————— Preparations for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage are intensifying, with significant efforts focused on improving infrastructure and facilitating the arrival of millions of pilgrims. An improvement project for…