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Iranpress: Chabahar-Gwadar connection promises prosperity in region: Iranian amb.

Chabahar-Gwadar connection promises prosperity in region: Iranian amb.

Friday, 02 October 2020 13:21

Iran's ambassador to Pakistan denied any competition between the ports of the two neighboring countries and stressed that the connection and cooperation between Chabahar and Gwadar will strengthen bilateral trade and prosperity in the region.

Iranpress: Holy Karbala mourns for Imam Hossein on the threshold of Arbaeen

Holy Karbala mourns for Imam Hossein on the threshold of Arbaeen

Thursday, 17 October 2019 19:17

Karbala (IP)- Thousands of Pilgrims have been mourning for the third Shia Imam, inside and outside of Imam Hussein's holy shrine.

Iranpress: 25,000 foreign pilgrims cross Iran

25,000 foreign pilgrims cross Iran's border to Karbala

Wednesday, 09 October 2019 18:27

Shalamcheh (IP) - The managing director of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs of Iran's internal affairs ministry said about 25,000 foreign pilgrims have crossed the international border of Shalamcheh to attend Arbaeen ritual so far.

Iranpress: Health Minister stresses on mobilising all capabilities to serve pilgrims

Health Minister stresses on mobilising all capabilities to serve pilgrims

Monday, 07 October 2019 15:21

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said that this year's event will be even more beautiful and glorious than previous years.

Iranpress: Iran closes Khosravi Border crossing at Iraq

Iran closes Khosravi Border crossing at Iraq's demand

Thursday, 03 October 2019 17:12

An official of Arbaeen special office said that the Khosravi official border point was closed due to demand from the Iraqi Government.

Iranpress: Photo: Presence of Iranian Hajj official at Sunni mosques in Mecca

Photo: Presence of Iranian Hajj official at Sunni mosques in Mecca

Friday, 30 August 2019 08:08

Mecca (IP) - The head of Iranian Hajjis, Seyyed Abdolfattah Navab, was present at Sunni mosques in the city of Mecca.

Iranpress: Iranian pilgrims recite Arafeh pray in Mecca

Iranian pilgrims recite Arafeh pray in Mecca

Saturday, 10 August 2019 16:35

Arafeh pray was recited in the plain of Arafeh, south-east of Saudi Arabia's Mecca and thousands of Iranian pilgrims attended the graceful ceremony.

Iranpress: Influence of convergence of Iranian pilgrims in Hajj

Influence of convergence of Iranian pilgrims in Hajj

Wednesday, 31 July 2019 15:21

The representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the head of the Iranian Hajj pilgrims has stressed that the spirit of convergence of country's pilgrims is influential in the Hajj.

Iranpress: Photo: Night of Destiny marked in holy city of Qom

Photo: Night of Destiny marked in holy city of Qom

Saturday, 25 May 2019 09:03

Qom (IP) - Muslims in holy city of Qom, south of the Iranian capital, observed the Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, which is considered the holiest night of the year.

Iranpress: Photo: Iraqi caravan reached to holy shrine of Imam Reza

Photo: Iraqi caravan reached to holy shrine of Imam Reza

Wednesday, 20 February 2019 15:57

(IP) Mashhad - Iraqi religious caravan from Al-Kadhimiya city located near Iraqi capital of Baghdad, reached to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH), the 8th Shiite's Imam in Mashhad city after 27 days of walking on Wednesday afternoon.

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