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Shia Muslims flock to Iraq's Karbala to mark Arba’een amid virus curbs
Oct 05, 2020 08:18Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims have been heading to Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam, amid tightened measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
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Iranians’ participation in Arba'een procession this year off table: President
Sep 06, 2020 06:21President Hassan Rouhani announced the cancellation of Iranians’ participation in this year’s Arba'een procession in Iraq due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
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No foreign pilgrim allowed in Iraq for Arba'een: Iranian official
Sep 02, 2020 05:59Baghdad has decided to bar all foreign pilgrims from visiting Iraq for this year’s Arba'een season due to the outbreak of the coronavirus, an Iranian deputy minister said.
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Iran, Iraq to build 354km highway to boost trade, ease pilgrimage trips
Jun 12, 2020 06:06Iran and Iraq have reached an initial deal to build a long highway that would ease traffic across the border and help boost trade between the two neighboring countries, an official said.
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Arba’een hospitality, provision of services attains UNESCO heritage status
Dec 19, 2019 07:20The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has praised the Iraqi nation for its warm hospitality and provision of services to millions of pilgrims heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, which marks 40 days after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the Shias’ third imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
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Pakistani man aims to bring shade to Arba'een pilgrims in Iraq
Nov 30, 2019 09:16A retired Pakistani industrialist sent thousands of saplings to Iraq on Friday (November 29) to bring shade to pilgrims, an idea formed when his relatives returned from a holy site with sunburn.
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In photos: Iranian mourners remember Imam Reza
Oct 30, 2019 06:21People in Iran commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shias’ Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon him).
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Iran’s president pledges efforts to further facilitate Arba’een pilgrimage
Oct 21, 2019 07:27President Hassan Rouhani voiced his administration’s determination to facilitate travels to Iraq during the Arba’een season in the coming years.
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Iran’s defense minister lauds Iraq for ensuring Arba’een security
Oct 21, 2019 07:00Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arba’een season.
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IRGC commander praises Iraqis’ hospitality in Arba’een season
Oct 21, 2019 06:51Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi nation for their hospitality during the Arba’een season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam.