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2025 Arbaeen Pilgrimage Begins in Iraq from Southern Tip of Al-Faw

IQNA – The 1447 AH Arbaeen pilgrimage has officially begun, with pilgrims setting out on foot from Ras al-Bisheh, located in Iraq’s southernmost region of Al-Faw, toward the city of Karbala.
8,000 Religious Propagators to Accompany Iranian Pilgrims in Arbaeen Procession
IQNA – More than 8,000 Muballighs (religious propagators) will accompany Iranian pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen procession.
22:35 , 2025 Jul 14
Registration for Partaking in Arbaeen Pilgrimage to Begin in Iran This Week
IQNA – Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization will launch this week the registration process for those wishing to take part in this year’s Arbaeen procession in Iraq.
09:51 , 2025 Jul 14
Iran to Host Nat’l, Int’l Events Marking 1500th Anniversary of Prophet’s Birth
IQNA – An Iranian official has announced that a series of national and international events will be held to commemorate the 1500th anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
07:52 , 2025 Jul 14
Singapore to Distribute Over 8 Tonnes of Ritual Meat to Low-Income Households
IQNA – More than 8,400 kilograms of meat from a Muslim religious sacrifice will be distributed to low-income families across Singapore between July and August.
18:32 , 2025 Jul 13
Expanded Services, Awareness Programs Provided at Grand Mosque in Mecca
IQNA – Saudi authorities have reported a wide range of services provided to pilgrims and visitors at the Grand Mosque in Mecca during the 1446 and early 1447 Hijri years, as part of ongoing efforts to support religious travelers and manage pilgrimage-related operations.
08:21 , 2025 Jul 09
Restrictions on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Reported in Bahrain Again
IQNA – Like in previous years, Bahraini authorities restricted Muharram mourning ceremonies, especially the Ashura rituals in the country this year.
20:12 , 2025 Jul 12
Official Emphasizes Mobilizing Facilities for Welfare of Arbaeen Pilgrims
IQNA – All facilities must be mobilized for the welfare of the Arbaeen pilgrims, the governor of Iran’s western province of Gilan said, as the Arbaeen season approaches.  
17:50 , 2025 Jul 12
Iran to Begin Operation to Transport 4 Million Arbaeen Pilgrims on July 25
IQNA – The Arbaeen 2025 transport operation will start on July 25, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Transportation, Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehran Ghorbani said.
22:13 , 2025 Jul 10
Ceremonial Washing of Kaaba Takes Place in Mecca
IQNA – The Grand Mosque in Mecca was the scene of the annual Ghusal (washing) of the Kaaba on Thursday.
18:17 , 2025 Jul 10
First Group of Iranian Umrah Pilgrims to Leave for Saudi Arabia in Late August
IQNA – Iran will resume its post-Hajj Umrah pilgrimage operation in late August, an official said.  
19:06 , 2025 Jul 09
Connection between Ashura, Resistance Front in Georgia’s Muharram Rituals
IQNA – The holding of Muharram rituals in Georgia with unique features this year demonstrated several important realities, including the connection between Ashura and the resistance front.
11:26 , 2025 Jul 09
Large Number of Mourners Participate in Tuwairaj Procession in Karbala on Ashura
IQNA – The traditional Rakdha Tuwairaj mourning ceremony was held in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, on Sunday.
09:36 , 2025 Jul 07