Senior Iranian cleric underlined civilizational capacities of Arbaeen pilgrimage

An Iranian cleric underlined the great civilizational potentials of the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, saying that they are very valuable.

Iran FM Araghchi Hails Iraq for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed Iraq for hosting Iran’s pilgrims traveling to the Arab country.

In Holy Karbala:

Closing ceremony of 11th Arbaeen International Award held in Iraq

The closing ceremony of the 11th Arbaeen International Award was held at the Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karbala.

Iranian Senior cleric: Arbaeen to be held stronger and more radiant despite media war attempts

Hujjat-ul-Islam Sayyed Abdulfattah Navvab warned against media war efforts, affirming that the upcoming Arbaeen will be stronger and spiritually radiant. He highlighted Imam Hussein’s light as the force attracting millions of pilgrims and praised Iraqi hospitality in supporting the pilgrimage.

Ghalibaf: Arbaeen Pilgrimage strengthens social cohesion, Islamic identity

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has underscored the significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a powerful means of strengthening social cohesion and deepening Iranian-Islamic identity.

Head of Cultural Committee of Arbaeen Headquarters:

By socially institutionalizing Arbaeen cause, broader participation of public, various groups must be facilitated

Hojjatoleslam Ahmadi, Head of the Cultural Committee of the Arbaeen Headquarters, said that about 40 percent of Arbaeen pilgrims are repeat participants each year, and Arbaeen should be socially institutionalized.

Fifth International Arbaeen Congress to Gather 320 Cultural Figures in Mashhad

The Fifth International Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists will be held in Mashhad with over 320 participants, including international guests from 20 countries. The event emphasizes Arbaeen’s role in fostering unity, cultural exchange, and solidarity among diverse communities.

Arbaeen Congress to review 2026 plans through nine specialized commissions

The fifth Arbaeen Cultural Activists’ Congress will bring together around 300 grassroots representatives from Iran and 12 other countries in Mashhad later this month, organizers said.

300 people from 12 countries to attend 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists

Some 300 cultural activists from 12 countries will take part in the 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists later this month, an official said.

'Narrative of Arbaeen Pilgrimage’ Conference Planned in Karbala

A conference entitled “The Narrative of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage” is scheduled to be organized later this year in the holy city of Karbala.

Iran's Pezeshkian praises Iraq’s hospitality for Arba’een

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his gratitude to the friendly and brotherly nation and government of Iraq for hosting the Arba’een procession.

Call for 11th World Arbaeen Award announced

Artists, writers, researchers, and media professionals have been invited to document and showcase the spiritual and cultural manifestations of the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Expanding Quranic activities at massive Arbaeen pilgrimage underlined

A meeting of the working group for organizing the Quranic activities of the Arbaeen procession was held in Tehran.

More than 3.8 million Iranian pilgrims participate in Arbaeen 2025

More than 3.8 million Iranian pilgrims took part in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Officials praised the Iraqi government, the Iraqi people, and the thousands of volunteer processions for their generous hosting and services to pilgrims.

Iranian moukebs serve over 22 million pilgrim-days during Arbaeen 2025

Accommodation was provided by Iranian Moukebs (service stations) for more than 22 million people-day during Arbaeen this year, an official said.

Prayer, Hijab and Moral Etiquettes are Essentials of Arbaeen Pilgrimage

It is one of the essentials of Arbaeen pilgrimage that the pilgrim, in addition to remembering Imam Hussein’s sacrifices and devotion in the way of Allah, the Exalted, observes the teachings of Islam including those relating to prayer, hijab, self-reform, selflessness and moral etiquettes etc.

600 missionaries dispatched to 12 Iraqi provinces during Arbaeen pilgrimage

Director of International Propagation of Seminaries, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Jafar Mousavizadeh, announced that 600 linguist missionaries were dispatched to 12 Iraqi provinces during the Arbaeen pilgrimage following extensive planning requested by the Iraqi side.

Iranian Quranic convoy expands Arbaeen programs by 5% in Iraq

Organizers of the Iranian Quranic convoy announced a 5 percent increase in Quranic programs during this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq compared with last year.

Iranian scholar honors Iraqi people for devotion, service during Arbaeen

Ayatollah Mohsen Faqihi, a member of the Seminary Teachers’ Society of Qom, expressed deep gratitude to the people and government of Iraq for their generous hospitality in serving pilgrims of Arbaeen.

Sunni Imam: Arbaeen, unifying congregation of Muslim world

An Iranian prayer leader from Kermanshah province has called the Arba’een commemoration as an occasion belonging to all Islamic denominations and a unifying move across the world of Islam.

Al-Abbas Host Restaurant Department announces provision of +7 million meals for visitors of Arbaeen

The Host Restaurant Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine announced the provision of 7,390,000 meals for the visitors commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him).

Medical Affairs Department: Continuation of health services for visitors after Ziyarat Arbaeen

The Medical Affairs Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine continues to provide its health services to the visitors in Karbala even after the conclusion of the Ziyarat Arbaeen of Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him).