Millions of Shia pilgrims descending on Karbala to commemorate Arba'een

Millions of Shia Muslims from dozens of countries are converging on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Spiritual journey to heaven on Earth

Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.

Global condemnations pour in over Israel’s massacre in Gaza school

Condemnations have poured in from across the world following the Israeli regime’s genocidal airstrikes on a school-turned-shelter housing displaced Palestinians in the east of Gaza City.

Arbaeen is a meeting place for all Muslims

Arbaeen 2024: Iranian pilgrims join million-strong march

Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession.

Imam Khomeini’s routine in holy city of Najaf during exile

Extracted from a series of memoirs about Imam

Leader says Israel failed to defeat resistance despite huge support by US, others

Imam Khomeini used to move 7th Muharram onward to Karabla

Extracted from a series of memoirs about Imam