Iraq

The Arbaeen Pilgrimage continues to be at the forefront of the important events that were highlighted by the international media, as the largest peaceful gathering in the world.The Associated Press published a photograph by Anmar Khalil of pilgrims beating their…

The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, announced the participation of more than 1,000 journalists from Arab and foreign countries in the media coverage of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Karbala.The Assistant Secretary-General of the Holy Shrine, Afdhal…

The First Deputy Governor of Karbala Province, Jassem al-Fatlawi, revealed the preliminary number of pilgrims who came to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. Al-Fatlawi said in a telephone conversation with Shia Waves, “The preliminary count of the number of pilgrims participating…

A French citizen participated in the blessed walk towards the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, calling on all people of the world to join.The pilgrim, Jafar Ali (27 years), said in a press interview, “I invite…

The Iraqi Ministry of Justice announced the adoption of the day of Arbaeen (Safar 20) as the Iraqi Volunteer Work Day.The ministry stated in a statement, “Based on the directives of the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers and…

The main roads leading to the holy city of Karbala are witnessing a continuous influx of pilgrims who came from various Iraqi provinces to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage.The pilgrims continued their journey on foot towards their beloved, the Master of…

In his speech before the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Barham Salih, highlighted the Arbaeen Pilgrimage and its embodiment of the most wonderful noble human values in…

The Iraqi National Security announced the thwarting of a terrorist plot to target the Arbaeen pilgrims in Baghdad, and the confiscation of 4 explosive belts that were prepared for detonation in Diyala province.A National Security statement stated, “In compliance with…

Crowds of Arbaeen pilgrims arecontinuing the blessed annual walk towards the holy city of Karbala, passing through Diwaniyah province, where the residents race to serve the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The main and shoulder roads of al-Diwaniyah…

Indian media, followed by Shia Waves, reported that Iraq has allowed pilgrims from India to participate in the pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, while India announced exempting its minor citizens performing the pilgrimage from vaccination.The Iraqi Ministry…