Over 400,000 pilgrims expected to walk to Imam Reza shrine for martyrdom anniversary

TEHRAN - Today marks the 30th day of the lunar month of Safar, commemorated as the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), the eighth Shia Imam. In observance of this solemn occasion, a significant number of pilgrims have embarked on a spiritual journey on foot to his holy shrine in Mashhad. 

Iraq lauds IRCS for services, arrangements during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN –Iraqi health minister Saleh Mehdi Al-Hasnawi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for its outstanding efforts to offer services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Hakim and Larijani Examine Developments in West Asia

Seyyed Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq's National Wisdom Movement, met with Ali Larijani, the former speaker of the Iranian parliament, on Sunday evening in Baghdad.

Arbaeen Walk attracted over 2 million pilgrims: official

TEHRAN- The Iranian Road Maintenance & Transportation Organization has reported that between August 6 and August 17, a total of 2,055,396 pilgrims crossed Iran’s borders to participate in this year’s Arbaeen Walk in Iraq.

Over 16,000 Pakistani pilgrims enter Iran for Arbaeen journey to Karbala

TEHRAN - Over the past few days, a significant number of Pakistani pilgrims have entered Iran en route to Iraq’s Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen religious rituals.

Arbaeen theater festival to showcase ritual drama for pilgrims 

TEHRAN- The 8th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival is scheduled to take place from Saturday until August 25 in Iraq and the border regions of Iran.

4.5m Iranians expected to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN - Over 4.5 million Iranian pilgrims have been estimated to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage destined for the holy city of Karbala, an official said on Monday.

Tehran, Baghdad discuss strategies to facilitate Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Iranian and Iraqi officials held a meeting today in Baghdad to review and discuss strategies to facilitate the Arbaeen pilgrimage and ensure the safety of pilgrims.

Tehran to hold Intl. Congress on Relief, Rescue, Health in Arbaeen

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will host the International Congress on Relief and Rescue, Health, and Mass Gatherings in Arbaeen in Tehran from August 1-2.

4th intl. congress on “Health in Arbaeen” slated for July

TEHRAN –The 4th international congress on “Health in Arbaeen” will be held in Tehran from July 3 to 5.

Tehran to host Arbaeen pilgrimage’s photo, film festival 

TEHRAN – Tehran is set to host a festival dedicated to short films and photos inspired by the Arbaeen pilgrimage for the first time.   

Leader emphasizes reflection, contemplation during Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – In response to a letter from a group of Iranian students, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined the importance of reflection and contemplation during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

IRCS offering services to Arbaeen pilgrims 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society is offering round-the-clock medical services to pilgrims in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf.

Arbaeen pilgrimage extends Iran-Iraq cultural ties, social unity

TEHRAN – Over the past decade, the Arbaeen Walk has brought about numerous changes and advancements in the economic and cultural aspects of regional countries, however, its significance as a powerful force of civilization often goes unnoticed and receives little attention.

Arbaeen pilgrims at Mehran border

People from all walks of life are heading to the holy city of Karbala to attend the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

7th Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival set to begin at Iranian borders

TEHRAN- The 7th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will commence at the Iranian borders with Iraq on Wednesday, the director of the Art Bureau's Center for Dramatic Arts Kurosh Zarei said in a press conference on Tuesday. 

Medical, rescue teams sent to Iraq for Arbaeen

The Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched medical treatment and rescue and relief teams to Iraq on Thursday to offer services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.   

Arbaeen Pilgrimage Intl. Theater Festival to be held in Iran, Iraq

TEHRAN – The 7th edition of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage International Theater Festival will be take place in the neighboring counties of Iran and Iraq, coinciding with the large gathering of Shia Muslims in Iraq.

Over two million Arbaeen pilgrims pass Mehran border

TEHRAN – Mehran crossing on the Iran-Iraq border has seen over two million pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Iran-Iraq red crescent cooperation continuous, permanent

TEHRAN – Cooperation between the red crescent societies of Iran and Iraq is continuous and permanent, president of the Iraqi Red Crescent Society Yassen Al-Mamouri said in a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Pirhossein Kolivand.

Families go on Arbaeen pilgrimage

Every year, families embark on walking between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala to mark Arbaeen, 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Huge crowd flocking for Arbaeen pilgrimage

A huge crowd of people is flocking in the holy city of Karbala, where the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) is located, to perform Arbaeen rituals.

Iran closes borders on Arbaeen pilgrims for health, security concerns

TEHRAN – All border crossings leading to Iraq have been closed on Arbaeen pilgrims due to the worrying situation of health and security inside Iraq.

Arbaeen pilgrimage helpful in promoting Iran’s medical experience: health minister

TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi has said the Arbaeen pilgrimage will be very helpful in promoting Iran’s medical experience to the neighboring countries.

Students heading to Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN – A large group of students in the holy city of Mashhad are being prepared to be sent to the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Tehran-Karbala rail service operating until yearend

TEHRAN–The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways plans to continue operating the Tehran-Karbala passenger train service until the end of the current Iranian year 1401 (ends in March 2023).

8 field hospitals, 2,000 medical teams to serve Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – Health Minister Bahram Einollahi said on Sunday that eight field hospitals have been established and 2,000 health teams have been dispatched to provide healthcare services to Arbaeen pilgrims at the borders.