Thousands of Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession

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.

Iraq doubles number of Iranian pilgrims heading to Karbala for Arba’een ritual

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.

Iraq allows air travel for 30k Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran

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.

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Imam Khomeini called Eid al-Ghadir is one the greatest Eid and Islamic feast

Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. It marks the beginning of Shia Islam, when 14 centuries ago Prophet Mohammad introduced Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb as the next caliph of Muslims and their religious leader or Imam.

Sacred event of al- Ghadir is the continuation of the prophet’s mission, Imam Khomeini explained

The Muslims across various parts of the globe mark the Eid al-Ghadeer, celebrating the occasion of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) appointing Imam Ali (PBUH) as his successor. The auspicious occasion is annually celebrated with various ceremonies and rituals on the 18th of Dhu al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar.

Muslim pilgrims start second downsized Hajj rituals

A few thousand Muslim pilgrims have streamed out of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to launch the annual Hajj pilgrimage for the second downsized rituals staged during the coronavirus pandemic.