arbaein

The Beginning of a Point of No Return

History sometimes reveals its greatest truths not at the end of a movement, but at the moment of its inception. Many of the movements that today unite millions of people began with only a handful of steadfast, faithful, and hopeful individuals. What ensured their endurance was neither visible power, abundant resources, nor large numbers at the outset. Rather, it was …

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Second Call for Content Submission on “The Role of the Global Arbaein Gathering in the Development of the Humanities” Announced

Second Call for Content Submission on “The Role of the Global Arbaein Gathering in the Development of the Humanities” AnnouncedThe second call for content submission focusing on “The Role of the Global Arbaein Gathering in the Development of the Humanities” has been officially announced.This event aims to explain the civilizational, cultural, and scientific capacities of the Arbaein pilgrimage in rethinking, …

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Special Security Measures Planned for Arbaein in Najaf

The governor of Najaf in Iraq said a special plan has been devised for ensuring the security of those taking part in the annual Arbaein march later this month. Luay al-Yassiry said on Wednesday that the plan will be implemented with the participation of the Iraqi army, police forces and Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Units), Mawazin News reported. He added …

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Iraq Increases Quota of Iranian Arabein Pilgrims

Iraq has agreed to allow 60,000 Iranian pilgrims to visit the Arab country during the Arbaein season, an Iranian official said. Ali Reza Rashidian, head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said that while the Baghdad government had announced a 30,000-quota for Iranian pilgrims, it agreed to double the number prior to Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s visit to Tehran. …

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7th Arbaein Int’l Award Slated for October

The Islamic Culture and Relations Organization (ICRO) will organize the seventh edition of the Arbaein International Award in three categories of photos, videos and travelogue. According to ICRO’s website, those willing to participate in the competition can refer to intlarbaeen.com and send their works to the secretariat of the award. The works should be sent by October 2 and the …

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Iranian Arbaein Pilgrims Can Travel to Iraq Only by Air

Iranian pilgrims going to Iraq for Arbaein rituals can only travel to the Arab country by air, an official said. Hossein Zolfaqari, the head of the Arbaein Headquarters, said no pilgrims will be allowed through land border crossings into Iraq this year. However, they can return to the country via Mehran border crossing if they want to, he said. Zolfaqari …

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International forum on Baqi planned in Qom

An international forum titled “Baqi; Sanctuary of Ahl-ul-Bayt (AS) and Companions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)” is planned to be held in the holy city of Qom on May 19. It will be organized by the representative office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in Hajj and Pilgrimage Affairs and the Arbaeen Central Headquarters. The representative office in the …

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