Iraq's Karbala

Photo: The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, the world's largest annual public gathering

Oct 13, 2019 11:10

Karbala (IP) - Pilgrims of Karbala have gathered at the end of the 40-day mourning period following Ashura to commemorate Imam Hossein (PBUH). 104/207
Thousands are marching towards Karbala attending Arbaeen Trek

Oct 12, 2019 09:40

Thousand of Iranian pilgrims traveled to Iraq to participate in Arbaeen Trek while over 3 million have registered so far.
Photo: Head of President Office visit Shalamcheh Border Crossing to Iraq

Oct 10, 2019 17:02

Shalamcheh (IP) - Head of the office of the Iranian President, Mahmoud Vaezi visits the international border of Shalamcheh which is the place of pilgrims crossing in a crowd number to participate in Arbaeen mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala. Every day, a large population of Arbaeen pilgrims cross the border, Iran Press reported.205
Khosravi border reopening facilitates for the Arbaeen pilgrimage

Oct 10, 2019 14:27

Khosrowi (IP) - After reopening of the Khosravi border, the Arbaeen pilgrims more easily will travel to Karbala.
Vaezi ensures the Arbaeen provision while Khosravi border is reopened

Oct 10, 2019 12:20

Qasr-e Shirin (IP)- Iran reopened the Khosravi border crossing, which was temporarily closed, as peace returned to Iraqi cities.
25,000 foreign pilgrims cross Iran's border to Karbala

Oct 09, 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.
Health Minister stresses on mobilising all capabilities to serve pilgrims

Oct 07, 2019 15:21

Iranian Health Minister Saeed Namaki said that this year's event will be even more beautiful and glorious than previous years.
Foreigners travelling to Arbaeen via Khorasan Razavi increases by 40%

Oct 06, 2019 21:18

Foreign nationals and travelers of neighboring countries through Khorasan Razavi to the border of Shalamcheh for Arbaeen trek is estimated to increase by between 30% and 40% compared to the previous year.
Iran closes Khosravi Border crossing at Iraq's demand

Oct 03, 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.
Iran's Interior Minister leaves Ilam for Iraq on Arbaeen pilgrimage

Sep 29, 2019 14:43

Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli travels to Iraq to meet and hold talks with his Iraqi counterpart on Arbaeen provisions.