Dehloran hosts handicrafts exhibit for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN - As millions of pilgrims embark on their annual pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the Dehloran region in Ilam province has set up an expanded sales exhibition featuring local handicrafts along the return route.

Tehran-Najaf bus line introduced for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – A bus line, connecting Tehran to Najaf, has been launched in the Iranian capital in anticipation of the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage, which will reach its climax on August 25.

Rasht welcomes inaugural Basra flight by Iraqi Airways

TEHRAN - For the very first time, a direct flight route between Rasht’s Sardar Jangal International Airport and Iraq’s Basra has been established.

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Shias show unity in magnificent Eid al-Ghadir celebrations

TEHRAN- Every year, Shias worldwide celebrate Eid al-Ghadir with increasing grandeur. This sacred event has become a symbol of unity among Shias, transcending nationalities and ethnicities. This year, Shias from all corners of the globe gathered in streets and religious places to mark the momentous occasion.

Isfahan, Najaf mayors discuss sister ties between cemeteries

TEHRAN – Isfahan Mayor Ali Ghasemzadeh has met his Najaf counterpart Udai Abdosaheb Tadweer Al Khaledi to discuss broader ties, including a sister agreement between their historic cemeteries, where thousands of prominent figures have been buried.

Tehran looks to strengthen tourism ties with Baghdad

TEHRAN –Tehran and Baghdad have recently discussed parameters that would lead to closer ties in the realms of tourism and cultural heritage.

Khorasan Razavi to expand health tourism

TEHRAN –The Khorasan Razavi tourism directorate plans to facilitate health tourism development to attract more Iraqi travelers.

Iranians likely killed in accident in Iraq

TEHRAN— In a tragic accident in al-Shomali city of Iraq, eleven pilgrims were killed, the Iranian Red Crescent Society reported on Sunday afternoon.

Iran to take part in Najaf tourism fair

TEHRAN ––Iran will participate in the International Exhibition of Travel, Tourism, Hotel Equipment and Services in Najaf in October.

Shiraz-Najaf flights resume after two years halt

TEHRAN – Early on Tuesday, flights between Iran’s Shiraz and Iraq’s Najaf restarted following a two-year suspension due to COVID restrictions.

Kerman-Najaf flights resume after two years halt

TEHRAN –Flights between Iran’s Kerman and Iraq’s Najaf have resumed following a two-year suspension resulting from COVID-19 restrictions. 

Over 80k Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession

TEHRAN – Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Alireza Rashidian has said more than 80,000 Iranian pilgrims have traveled to Iraq so far to partake in the huge annual Arbaeen procession.