Karbala
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nearly two million Iranian pilgrims converging in Iraq for Arba’een
Thousands of Iranian mourners are approaching to Karbala to march the Day of Arba’een, which is the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).…
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On the occasion of Arbaeen:
Photo stream of Arbaeen pilgrims to Karbala
Millions of pilgrims come together from around the world on the occasion of Arbaeen in Karbala annually making the largest religious gathering…
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On the occasion of Arbaeen:
Marching pilgrims from Karbala to Najaf on Arbaeen
Millions of Muslims from all around the world walk bare foot toward Imam Hussein's shrine on 40th day of his martyrdom (Arbaeen) from Najaf to…