Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

Iranian President Rouhani meets with senior Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Najaf

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has held talks with Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in the holy city of Najaf on the final day of his landmark visit to the neighboring Arab state.

Rouhani's historic visit to Iraq, a major blow to Trump

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is in Baghdad on a trip aimed at solidifying strategic ties despite US efforts to keep the two neighbors apart and curb Iran's influence in the region.

Iran's Minister of Culture visits Imam Khomeini's historic residence in holy city of Najaf

Najaf Holds Summit on Imam Khomeini, Ayatollah Sistani Dynamic Legacy

An Iraqi research institution is set to hold an international summit on dynamic academic and political thought of late Imam Khomeini and senior cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

Najaf Holds International Summit on Imam Khomeini

An Iraqi research center affiliated to religious seminaries in close coordination with regional institution is set to hold an international summit on dynamic political thought of late Imam Khomeini and senior cleric Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

The holy city of Najaf