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No foreign pilgrim allowed in Iraq for Arba'een: Iranian official
Sep 02, 2020 01:29Baghdad 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 01:36Iran 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 03:50The 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 05:46A 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 02:51People 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 03:57President 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 03:30Defense 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 03:21Islamic 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.
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President Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims
Oct 20, 2019 05:48President Hassan Rouhani applauded the Iraqi people and officials for their hospitality and efforts to ensure security of pilgrims visiting Iraq during the Arba’een season.
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Protesters in Lebanon block roads for third day in row
Oct 20, 2019 03:43Lebanese from all walks of life continue to head to the streets to take part in what is rapidly turning into an uprising for economic and social reforms.