Iraq

Iranian Cyclists Embark on Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Karbala ————————————– A group of twenty Iranian pilgrims has entered Iraq via the Shalamcheh border crossing, embarking on a unique journey to Karbala by bicycle for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, Shia Waves Persian…

“Mufeed” App Launches Free Online Housing Service for Arbaeen Pilgrims ………………….. The “Mufeed” mobile application has officially launched a free online housing reservation service for pilgrims attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage in 1447 AH (2025), starting from the first of Safar…

Pakistan Bans Overland Travel to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen Pilgrimage, Announces Special Flights ………………… The Pakistani government has officially prohibited its citizens from traveling overland to Iran and Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace…

Drone Strikes Disrupt Oil Output in Kurdistan Amid Ongoing Baghdad-Erbil Dispute ………………….. Drone attacks on five oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdistan Region between July 14 and 16 have severely disrupted energy production, cutting output by 70%, according to Human Rights…

Iraq completes security arrangements for Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala ———————————- Iraqi security officials have revealed new details about the country’s preparations to safeguard Arbaeen pilgrims, Abna News Agency reported. Lieutenant General Walid Khalifa al-Tamimi, commander of Baghdad Operations, stated on…

‘Bani Amer’ mourners start march from Basra to Karbala ahead of Arbaeen —————————- The ‘Bani Amer’ mourning group, recognized as one of the largest in Iraq, has commenced its annual march from Basra to Karbala in anticipation of Arbaeen. According…

As millions of pilgrims prepare to descend upon Karbala for the annual Arbaeen commemoration, the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine and its associated complexes are finalizing comprehensive preparations, including massive water provisions, extensive visitor complex readiness, and sophisticated crowd management systems. The…

“Hussein Unites Us”: Youth Forum in Baghdad Highlights Tolerance and National Unity ………………. A national youth forum titled “Hussein Unites Us” was held in Baghdad, organized by the Government Communication Team in cooperation with the Bayt Al-Hikma Foundation. The event…

Imam Hussein Media Group’s Mobile Unit Begins Operations at Mehran Border for Arbaeen Pilgrims —————————— As the influx of Arbaeen pilgrims into Iraq officially commences, the mobile unit of Imam Hussein Media Group has begun its operations at the Mehran…

The Karbala Health Directorate has finalized a comprehensive emergency plan to provide extensive medical and healthcare services to the millions of pilgrims expected for the Arbaeen Husseini pilgrimage. The plan, supported by Iraq’s Minister of Health and the Governor of…