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Iranpress: Iranians embark on Arbaeen pilgrimage from Mehran border crossing

Iranians embark on Arbaeen pilgrimage from Mehran border crossing

Tuesday, 06 September 2022 10:25

Mehran (IP) – Arbaeen pilgrims from across Iran cross the international border of Mehran in Ilam Province and go to Iraq to join the Arbaeen March and visit the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, the third Shia Imam, in Karbala.

Iranpress: Work of calligraphy unveiled in mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Work of calligraphy unveiled in mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Wednesday, 03 August 2022 17:00

Tehran (IP) - A group of Iranian cinema and theater artists attended a mourning ceremony for the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussein (PBUH), bringing back his sacrifices on the day of Ashura.

Iranpress: Imam Hussain (AS) from perspective of Antoine Bara

Imam Hussain (AS) from perspective of Antoine Bara

Sunday, 31 July 2022 17:36

Iran (IP) - Throughout history, many thinkers with different religions have spoken about the Ashura. The Christian researcher and writer Antoine Bara believes that Imam Hussain (AS) does not only belong to the Shiites, but to the whole world.

Iranpress: Arbaeen; pilgrims marching to Karbala from Najaf

Arbaeen; pilgrims marching to Karbala from Najaf

Saturday, 25 September 2021 09:15

Karbala (IP) – These days, Iraqi and non-Iraqi pilgrims are walking towards Karbala on the eve of Arbaeen to mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

Iranpress: Iran, Iraq to set up pilgrimage tour guide training center in Najaf

Iran, Iraq to set up pilgrimage tour guide training center in Najaf

Tuesday, 13 April 2021 10:25

Tehran (IP) - The Minister of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare of Iran announced that the country would launch a pilgrimage tour guide training center with Iraq in the holy city of Najaf to improve the level of pilgrims reception.

Iranpress: Millions march to Karbala by foot to pay tributes to Imam Hossein

Millions march to Karbala by foot to pay tributes to Imam Hossein

Thursday, 26 November 2020 10:54

Tehran(IP)- Braving intense heat, sand storms, millions of Shia Muslims from all walks of life from various corners of the world have gathered at one place by foot to pay their tributes to Imam Hossein (Peace be upon him) the third infallible Shia Imam.

Iranpress: Millions of Iraqis attend Arba

Millions of Iraqis attend Arba'een Day ceremonies in Karbala

Thursday, 08 October 2020 14:35

The Arbaeen pilgrimage and the special procession of this ceremony culminated on Wednesday evening with the arrival of the last groups of pilgrims who had walked for miles to the holy city Karbala.

Iranpress: Pakistanis symbolically attend Arba

Pakistanis symbolically attend Arba'een March in Islamabad

Thursday, 08 October 2020 13:51

Islamabad(IP)- Pakistani pilgrims symbolically took part in the Arbaeen march in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan on Thursday.

Iranpress: Iran, Iraq stress borders are kept closed

Iran, Iraq stress borders are kept closed

Monday, 05 October 2020 11:06

Tehran (IP) - The Commander of Iran's Border Guard stressed that Iran-Iraq borders are kept closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, urging the pilgrims not to march toward borders for taking part in the Arba'een march in Iraq.

Iranpress: Arbaeen TV inaugurated

Arbaeen TV inaugurated

Saturday, 26 September 2020 23:38

Tehran (IP)- Arbaeen internet TV inaugurated on Saturday night to benefit pilgrims who could not travel to Iraq this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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