Imam Hossein (PBUH)’s holy shrine on the eve of Arba’een

Over two million Iranian pilgrims in Karbala to mark Arba’een

Every year, millions of pilgrims reach Karbala for Arba’een from across Iraq and abroad, especially neighboring Iran, which marked the occasion this year on Thursday.

Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum to host Arba’een ceremony

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) and his faithful disciples will be held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

A ceremony on Arba’een's night at Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.

Arba’een rituals held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine

A mourning ceremony has been held at the holy mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic to mark the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Top Iranian official vows to help Iraq with Arba’een rituals

The Islamic Republic is ready to provide Iraq with necessary assistance to hold religious rituals commemorating Arba’een, Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says.

Arba'een mourning ceremony held with presence of the leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed ...