Iraq
Millions of pilgrims are served for hundreds of miles
Islam World
October 25, 2018
Millions of pilgrims are served for hundreds of miles
Alongside the millions of pilgrims walking to the holy city of Kerbela to make a pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace…
7,000 volunteers to assist Iraqi Red Crescent in Arbaeen
Islam World
October 24, 2018
7,000 volunteers to assist Iraqi Red Crescent in Arbaeen
Iraq’s Red Crescent Society said some 7,000 individuals have volunteered to help the society in serving Arbaeen pilgrims this year.…
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
Holy Shrines
October 24, 2018
Pilgrims begin their march with visiting Imam Ali Holy Shrine + Photos
Millions of pilgrims are taking part in the annual Arbaeen march in Iraq, many of them beginning the journey on…
Arbaeen Quranic booths start activities in Iraq
Islam World
October 23, 2018
Arbaeen Quranic booths start activities in Iraq
With the beginning of the arrival of pilgrims, Arbaeen Quranic booths started their activities in Iraq’s Basra governorate, across the…
Preaching project of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Holy Shrines
October 22, 2018
Preaching project of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Department of Religious Affairs at the al-Abbas Holy Shrine has launched its preaching project prepared for the pilgrims heading…
Iraqi interior minister in Karbala to oversee efforts to ensure Arbaeen security
Islam World
October 22, 2018
Iraqi interior minister in Karbala to oversee efforts to ensure Arbaeen security
Iraq’s Interior Minister Qasim al-Araji has traveled to the southern holy city of Karbala to oversee measures taken to ensure…
23 trains to transport Arbaeen pilgrims
Islam World
October 22, 2018
23 trains to transport Arbaeen pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation has stated that more than 24trains have been prepared to participate in the upcoming Arbaeen…
Shia pilgrims denied entry into Balochistan, stuck at provincial border with Sindh
Islam World
October 16, 2018
Shia pilgrims denied entry into Balochistan, stuck at provincial border with Sindh
Around two dozen buses carrying Shia pilgrims were stopped at the inter-provincial borders between Sindh and Balochistan provinces. The Shia…
ISWF calls on Iraqi parliament to facilitate for pilgrims travel
Religious Authority
October 14, 2018
ISWF calls on Iraqi parliament to facilitate for pilgrims travel
Imam Shirazi World Foundation calls on Iraqi Parliament to issue the religious tourism law and facilitate for the pilgrims since…