Karbala

Arbaeen brings millions of Muslims to Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have convened in Iraq's Karbala, where Imam Hossein was martyred, as part of the Arba'een pilgrimage.…
2023-09-07 08:46
Holy shrine of Imam Husayn welcomes millions of pilgrims

On the verge of Arba’een, millions of people from all over the world have flocked to the Iraqi city of Karbala.
2023-09-04 11:59
Khosravi border point sets new record for Arbaeen Pilgiram crossings

Over 500,000 Iranian pilgrims traveled from Iran to Karbala on Friday to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s…
2023-09-02 13:32
Iranian FM: Arba'een procession to Karbala enrages, frightens adversaries

The annual Arba'een march, which attracts millions of participants and commemorates the 40th day following Imam Hussein's (AS) martyrdom anniversary,…
2023-08-29 11:57
Arbaeen pilgrimage: some 35,000 Iranians cross Khosravi border post in day

About 35,000 Iranian pilgrims traveled from Iran to Karbala on Saturday to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)'s…
2023-08-27 22:58
Peaceful ambience of Beinolharamein in pictures

Iran (IMNA) - The space of 378 meters known as Bayn al-Haramayn (between the two shrines) separates the Holy Shrine of Imam al-Husayn (a) from…
2023-08-26 12:46
Karbala all prepared, welcoming Arbaeen pilgrims

Millions of people, predominantly Shia Muslims, flock annually to Karbala in central Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen.
2023-08-24 15:31
Five million pilgrims expected to arrive in Iraq for the Arbaeen ceremonies

The Interior Minister of Iraq has stated that his country is prepared to accept five million international pilgrims taking part in the Arbaeen…
2023-08-15 23:52
Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice

Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques…
2023-07-27 14:15
Imam Hussain welcomes more than 20 million Muslims

Shia pilgrims converged in the holy city of Karbala to pay tribute to Imam Hussain on the occasion on Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day…
2022-09-18 09:16
Demonstration of pure love to Imam Hussein in pictures

Millions of Iranian Shia pilgrims made a religious trek from the southern borders of the country to the holy city of Karbala to mark the end…
2022-09-13 10:45
Muslims across the world mark Ashura with mourning rituals

Shiite Muslims commemorated the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, also known as Ashura, which marks the anniversary of the martyrdom…
2022-08-09 11:34
Iranian mothers pay tribute to Hazrat Ali Asghar

Iranian mothers participated in "Hazrat Ali-Asghar" mourning ceremonies nationwide while bringing their unweaned babies clad in green and white…
2022-08-06 12:12
Islamic cities clad in black paying homage to Imam Hussain

Shiʿi Muslims observe the first 10 days of Muḥarram month (the period during which the tragic battle of Karbala occurred) by arranging mourning…
2022-08-01 11:21
Isfahan to revive Saqqakhanes

Saqqakhane refers to a public drinking water fountain that commemorates the thirsty martyrs,Imam Hussain in particular, who sacrificed their…
2022-05-10 11:54
Karbala welcomes black-clad mourners

Muslims performed mourning rituals of Arba'een in Iraqi's holy city of Karbala to commemorate the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's…
2021-09-28 10:41
Labbaik Ya Hussain

Arba’een is a holly religious observance that falls forty days after the Day of Ashura which marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his 72 companions…
2021-09-26 11:51
Revival of Persian repertoire by ta'ziyeh

The dramatic form known as the passion play is often associated exclusively with Western, and specifically, Christian theatrical tradition. One…
2020-08-31 09:59
Over 15 million pilgrims arrives in Karbala this year

More than 15.22 million pilgrims entered the holy city of Karbala from five cities of Baghdad, Najaf, Babylon, al-Hurr and Hussainiyeh, according…
2019-10-23 12:38
Muslims reached to holy shrine of Imam Hussain

The Arba'een is the world's largest peaceful gatherings of people in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq; the event is held every year 40 days after…
2019-10-19 10:07
Imam Ali holy shrine full of Arba'een pilgrims

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH) is hosting pilgrims who have flocked to Iraq for the world's greatest pilgrimage.
2019-10-17 10:39
Millions of Iranian Muslims flock to Iraq to attend Arba'een

Iran's Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari said that more than one million and one hundred thousand pilgrims have left the country,…
2019-10-07 11:50
31 die in stampede during Ashura rituals in Iraq

At least 31 pilgrims lost their lives and dozens more sustained injuries in a stampede during the Muslim religious rituals of Ashura in the Iraqi…
2019-09-11 09:31
Black flag hoisted over holy shrine of Imam Hussain

Muharram is the first month of the Hijri (Islamic) calendar, during which Shia Muslims across the world hold mourning ceremonies over the martyrdom…
2019-09-01 15:35
Iranian Muslims to welcome Muharram

Muslims around the world will welcome the Hijri New Year this evening, which marks the beginning of Muharram, one of the four holy months of…
2019-08-31 11:30