Iraq
The Iraqi government adopts the 20th of Safar as ‘Iraqi Volunteer Work Day’
September 27, 2021
The Iraqi government adopts the 20th of Safar as ‘Iraqi Volunteer Work Day’
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…
Flow of pilgrims towards Karbala has not stopped for more than 10 days
September 25, 2021
Flow of pilgrims towards Karbala has not stopped for more than 10 days
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…
Iraq’s President draws the world’s attention to Arbaeen
September 25, 2021
Iraq’s President draws the world’s attention to Arbaeen
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…
Iraqi National Security thwarts plot to target Arbaeen pilgrims in Baghdad
September 25, 2021
Iraqi National Security thwarts plot to target Arbaeen pilgrims in Baghdad
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…
Millions of pilgrims pass through Diwaniyah province on their way to the holy city of Karbala
September 23, 2021
Millions of pilgrims pass through Diwaniyah province on their way to the holy city of Karbala
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…
Iraq allows the entry of Indian pilgrims to perform the Arbaeen
September 22, 2021
Iraq allows the entry of Indian pilgrims to perform the Arbaeen
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…
Terrorist plot to target Arbaeen pilgrims thwarted
September 22, 2021
Terrorist plot to target Arbaeen pilgrims thwarted
Yesterday, the Baghdad Security Department of the Ministry of National Security thwarted an inevitable terrorist plan to target the Arbaeen pilgrims with explosive belts.Security expert Fadel Abu Ragheef said in a tweet, “The Baghdad Security Department of the Ministry of…
Karbala announces the participation of more than 11 thousand service tents providing services to Arbaeen pilgrims
September 20, 2021
Karbala announces the participation of more than 11 thousand service tents providing services to Arbaeen pilgrims
The Department of Rituals and Processions of Imam Hussain and al-Abbas Holy Shrines announced the participation of more than 11,000 service tents providing services to Arbaeen pilgrims, with over 60 from Arab and foreign countries in Karbala.The head of the…
Iraqi military intelligence thwarts an attempt to target Arbaeen Pilgrims
September 19, 2021
Iraqi military intelligence thwarts an attempt to target Arbaeen Pilgrims
Today, the Iraqi Military Intelligence Agency announced that it had thwarted an operation targeting the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Babylon.“After intensifying work, continuous follow-up, and technical effort, the agency’s men managed to seize two explosive…
Famous video platforms publish exclusive clips of the Arbaeen, describing it as a pilgrimage to Karbala
September 18, 2021
Famous video platforms publish exclusive clips of the Arbaeen, describing it as a pilgrimage to Karbala
The famous Bulgarian video platform, vbox7, published video clips of the Arbaeen walk, which started from the far south of Iraq towards the holy city of Karbala, to commemorate the fortieth day following the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…