Iraq

Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf hosting Arba'een pilgrims

Sep 16, 2022 02:11

Millions of pilgrims have visited the shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq and after paying respect to Prophet Mohammad's (SAWA) cousin and his First Infallible Successor, started their spiritual walk towards the holy city of Karbala to mark the Arba'een.
A Mawkib promoting Palestinian cause during Arba'een

Sep 16, 2022 01:32

Every year millions of pilgrims from all over the world take part in the Arba'een March in Iraq, walking the distance between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. This year a Mawkib has been setup by the Palestinian scholars and activists to promote the cause of the Palestinian struggle against the illegal Zionist entity.
Bahrain prevents prominent Shia cleric from traveling to Iraq to commemorate Arba’een

Sep 12, 2022 09:36

Bahraini authorities have prevented a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from traveling to Iraq to join masses of pilgrims from around the world marching to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam.
Four Turkish soldiers killed in clashes with PKK militants in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

Sep 12, 2022 07:55

At least four Turkish soldiers were killed after they engaged in fierce exchanges of gunfire with members of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) militant group in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region.
Iran’s pilgrim numbers in Iraq reach 2.65 million: Police chief

Sep 12, 2022 00:21

Iranian police chief says some 2.65 million people traveled from Iran to neighboring Iraq in the four weeks to September 11 to perform duties related to the pilgrimage of Arbaeen, a ritual that marks the 40-day mourning period for Imam Hossein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Millions of Shia pilgrims descending on Karbala to commemorate Arb’aeen

Sep 11, 2022 07:02

Millions of Shia Muslims from dozens of countries are converging on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.
Iraqis warmly welcome Iranians heading to Karbala for Arba’een

Sep 10, 2022 11:01

Iraqis are extending hearty and sincere welcome to hundreds of thousands of Iranian nationals who are crossing the border and heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husain (AS).
Love of Hussain (AS) brings us all together

Sep 10, 2022 08:47

Love of Hussain (AS) brings us all together
Looting Syrian oil, US forces smuggle dozens of tankers into Iraq

Sep 09, 2022 13:32

The United States has smuggled a new batch of stolen Syrian oil into Iraq, continuing to plunder Syria’s natural resources through a number of illegal border crossings.
Iran, Iraq interior ministers discuss efforts to facilitate Arba'een pilgrimage

Sep 09, 2022 01:13

Iran’s interior minister held talks with his Iraqi counterpart on boosting coordination between the two countries to facilitate the Arba'een pilgrimage.