Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani commended the unwavering support for the Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, lauding the unprecedented turnout of over 22 million visitors. His remarks came during a joint press conference held in Karbala, attended by local government officials, ministers, and security leaders involved in the pilgrimage’s planning. …
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Video | Millions of Muslims mark Arba’een
Millions of Muslims from across the globe have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een. That’s the 40th day after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam. People from all walks of life have been travelling for days to join the …
Read More »Oil prices surge amid supply concerns as Saudi Arabia and Russia extend production cuts
Oil prices rose on Wednesday amid market concerns of a supply shortage after Saudi Arabia and Russia announced an extension of voluntary production cuts until the end of the year. Futures for Brent crude oil increased by 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $90.21 per barrel as of 00:08 GMT. On …
Read More »MOI: About 3 million and 600 thousand Pilgrimage entered Iraq since the start of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Iraq’s Ministry of the Interior (MOI) announced on Monday, that about 3 million and 600 thousand Pilgrimage have entered the country since the beginning of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. A Statement by the ministry, received by the Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel, stated that, “Headed by the Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, …
Read More »In Pictures | Swarms of visitors at the shrine of Imam Hussein
In Pictures: Swarms of visitors at the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him)
Read More »Iranian FM thanks Iraq for the great organization of the million-man Arbaeen visit
Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Abdullahian expressed his thanks to the Iraqi government and people for the great organization of the million-man pilgrimage for the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). “Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein received a call from his Iranian counterpart, Hussein Abdullahian. The …
Read More »Imam Abbas Holy Shrine: More than 22 million pilgrims participated in Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Imam Abbas Holy Shrine confirmed on Wednesday, that more than 22 million Pilgrims participated in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. A brief statement of the Imam Abbas’s holy shrine, received by the Iraqi Al-Ghadeer Satellite Channel, stated that “the total number of pilgrims to the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (peace be upon …
Read More »Karbala: PM continues overseeing Arbaeen Pilgrimage security plan
Media Office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency INA that “Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani remains in the holy city of Karbala to oversee the execution of the service and security plan for the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, commemorating Imam Hussein and his companions …
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