Moharram

Iran prepares to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions

Aug 18, 2020 14:33

Iranians are to set to mark the mourning month of Muharram while strictly observing the health protocols issued by government officials to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further.
Pakistan to adopt Iran’s model for Muharram

Aug 13, 2020 09:21

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his people to follow Iran’s model for Muharram mourning ceremonies.
Iran strong enough to withstand sanctions, COVID-19: President

Jul 26, 2020 02:55

The Iranian nation has proved to be powerful enough to deal with the pressures of sanctions and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, President Hassan Rouhani said, reminding the enemies that Iranians will never be brought to their knees.
Arba'een walk 2019: World's largest gathering in numbers

Oct 23, 2019 10:04

This year's Arba'een walk was the largest to date, with some 21 million in attendance between October 4 and 19. Of that number, 17 million people were Iraqi citizens, a whopping 40 percent of the country's population.
US plots for regional division foiled by Arba’een congregation: Iran’s top general

Oct 23, 2019 04:00

Chairman of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri applauded the unity of Muslims in the Arba’een processions in Iraq, saying the event thwarted the US plots for creating rift and division in the region.
Arba'een, the world’s largest gathering

Oct 20, 2019 06:36

As you know, yesterday on Saturday October 19, the world’s largest gathering was again successfully held in the holy city of Karbala, in Iraq, on the occasion of Arba’een, the 20th of the lunar month of Safar, to commemorate the anniversary of the traditional 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
President Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 20, 2019 05:48

President 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.
Mourners march in the holy city of Mashhad to mark Arba’een

Oct 20, 2019 03:14

Millions of Iranians in the holy city of Mashhad, participated in the mourning processions along with pilgrims from Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan on the day of Arba’een.
Arba’een night in Karbala

Oct 20, 2019 03:03

Mourning pilgrims gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Kerbala on the night before Arba’een to commemorate Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Iranian First VP commends Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 20, 2019 02:45

First Vice-President of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri expressed gratitude to Iraq for hosting more than 3 million Iranian pilgrims during the Arba’een season, describing the huge religious procession as a display of Muslim unity.