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Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The Iraqi Ambassador to Iran, Nasser Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, has expressed hopes that the number of visitors commemorating the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will reach 50 million from various countries around the world. This figure aligns with predictions made by Misbah…
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims

Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims

In a beautiful act of service, a group of young devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, have launched the “Mofid” application whereby pilgrims can find out about the houses available to host them along the routes of…
Extreme Weather Displaces Thousands in Afghanistan, Children Most Affected

Extreme Weather Displaces Thousands in Afghanistan, Children Most Affected

In the first half of 2024, extreme weather events displaced at least 38,000 people in Afghanistan, surpassing the total for all of 2023, reliefweb reported yesterday citing Save the Children. Approximately half of those affected are children. Data from the…
Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women

Syria: Women’s Section of Zainabiyya Seminary Organizes Summer Courses for Women

The Women’s Section of the Zainabiyya Seminary — a center in Damascus, Syria, affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi — has announced the commencement of its summer educational courses specifically for women. These courses, titled “Educational Program…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”

Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies Holds First Annual Gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts”

The first annual gathering of “Husseini Masar Arts” is currently taking place at Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, a key institution affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, in the holy city of Najaf.…
Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Karbala Governor Anticipates Over 25 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The Governor of Karbala, Naseef Jassim Al-Khatabi, has projected that the number of visitors participating in this year’s commemoration of the holy Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will exceed 25 million. He emphasized that the city is undergoing extensive preparations to accommodate…
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Seeks Visa Exemption for Citizens Traveling to Iraq

During a meeting with an Iraqi delegation, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi requested the exemption of Pakistani citizens from visa requirements for travel to Iraq. According to a report by the Pakistan Observer, both Iraq and Pakistan emphasized the importance…
3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

3,000 Flights Scheduled Between Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The Iranian Arbaeen Pilgrimage Committee has announced an agreement with Iraqi officials to operate 3,000 round-trip flights between the two countries, equating to approximately 700 weekly flights during the Arbaeen pilgrimage season. During a meeting of the Arbaeen Committee at…
Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights

Taliban Suspends Activities of 17 Local Radio, Television Stations Amid Growing Concerns for Women’s Rights

The Taliban has suspended the operations of 17 radio and television stations in Nangarhar province due to non-payment of taxes, raising significant concerns about press freedom in the region. Concurrently, the Purple Saturdays Movement has highlighted the deteriorating human rights…
Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary

Thousands in Pakistan Rally for Imran Khan’s Release on Arrest Anniversary

Over 10,000 supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan gathered yesterday, August 5, in Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to mark the anniversary of his arrest and demand his release, Arab News reported today. The rally, organized by Khan’s Pakistan…
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