Black-clad pilgrims have marched in droves towards the holy city of Kadhimiya in northwestern Baghdad amid tightened security, as part of a weeklong procession to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the seventh Shia Imam.
Sunday, February 27, 2022 11:37
Iran's major performing arts event titled Fajr International Theater Festival has come to an end with an awards ceremony. The fortieth edition of the annual event has attracted theater troupes from Iran and the world to stage their plays over the course of 12 days.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 08:19
The Iranian capital is set to host an international summit to mark the 40th anniversary of late Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini.
Friday, October 22, 2021 10:26
Friday, October 22, 2021 02:30
Devotees and mourners are performing mourning rituals in the central Iraqi holy city of Karbala on the day of Arba'een.
Monday, September 27, 2021 12:42
The number had crossed into the Arab country by land and air by 06:00 a.m. local time (02:30 p.m. GMT) on Sunday, Rostam Qassemi said.
Monday, September 27, 2021 04:32
Iraqi authorities have decided to double the number of visas issued for Iranian nationals heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.
Friday, September 10, 2021 11:31
Iraq has finally decided on health regulations governing this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage as authorities say only 30,000 pilgrims from Iran will be allowed to visit holy shrines in the Arab country later this month.
Sunday, September 05, 2021 11:25