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30/07/2026

Nearly 2.9 million foreign pilgrims have entered Iraq for Arbaeen

Nearly 2.9 million foreign pilgrims have entered Iraq for Arbaeen

28/07/2026

Iranian pilgrims say the war has not deterred them from Arbaeen

En route to Karbala

Iranian pilgrims say the war has not deterred them from Arbaeen

23/07/2026

Najaf divides governorate into 10 security zones for Arbaeen

Najaf divides governorate into 10 security zones for Arbaeen

10/07/2026

Zubair garbage bag factory doubles output for Muharram

Basra

Zubair garbage bag factory doubles output for Muharram

06/07/2026

Basra Arbaeen procession sets out for Karbala with giant Imam Hussein banner

Basra Arbaeen procession sets out for Karbala with giant Imam Hussein banner

02/07/2026

Arbaeen procession sets out for Karbala from Iraq’s southern tip

Arbaeen procession sets out for Karbala from Iraq’s southern tip

26/06/2026

Ashura processions in Daquq barred from collapsing shrine

Imam Zain al-Abidin

Ashura processions in Daquq barred from collapsing shrine

26/06/2026

Basra’s Ashura blood drive collects 200 units in first four hours

Muharram

Basra’s Ashura blood drive collects 200 units in first four hours

26/06/2026

Imported banners and AI reshape Najaf’s Ashura calligraphy trade

Imported banners and AI reshape Najaf’s Ashura calligraphy trade

21/06/2026

Iraq declares Thursday a public holiday for Ashura

Iraq declares Thursday a public holiday for Ashura

17/06/2026

Sadr criticizes ‘negative phenomena’ in Ashura and Arbaeen commemorations

Sadr criticizes ‘negative phenomena’ in Ashura and Arbaeen commemorations

03/08/2025

Sistani’s office rejects use of his image on Arbaeen pilgrimage banners

'Refrain from doing so'

Sistani’s office rejects use of his image on Arbaeen pilgrimage banners

21/07/2025

Pilgrims gather in Daquq to mark anniversary of Imam Zain Al-Abidin’s death

25th of Muharram

Pilgrims gather in Daquq to mark anniversary of Imam Zain Al-Abidin’s death

13/07/2025

Pilgrims begin Arbaeen march from Iraq’s southernmost point in Basra

430 mile trek

Pilgrims begin Arbaeen march from Iraq’s southernmost point in Basra

09/07/2025

Thousands mark Day of Burial at Khutwa of Imam Ali Mosque in Basra

Muharram rituals

Thousands mark Day of Burial at Khutwa of Imam Ali Mosque in Basra

07/07/2025

In Diwaniyah, overturned coffee pots mark deep mourning on eve of Ashura

'An expression of sorrow'

In Diwaniyah, overturned coffee pots mark deep mourning on eve of Ashura

06/07/2025

Hundreds donate blood in Basra on Ashura to support patients in need

'Humanitarian message'

Hundreds donate blood in Basra on Ashura to support patients in need

05/07/2025

Al-Sudani: ‘The martyrdom of Imam Hussein was a transformative moment in history’

Monitor

Al-Sudani: ‘The martyrdom of Imam Hussein was a transformative moment in history’

05/07/2025

Tens of thousands of pilgrims enter Iraq for Ashura commemorations

Interior Ministry says

Tens of thousands of pilgrims enter Iraq for Ashura commemorations

03/07/2025

Sign-language procession in Najaf brings Muharram rituals to hearing-impaired community

Ashura

Sign-language procession in Najaf brings Muharram rituals to hearing-impaired community

02/07/2025

Ashura procession in Khor Al-Zubair draws crowds, marks fourth year of Imam Hassan Camp commemoration

Meals distributed

Ashura procession in Khor Al-Zubair draws crowds, marks fourth year of Imam Hassan Camp commemoration

01/07/2025

Iraqi Cabinet declares July 6 public holiday for Ashura

Shia observance

Iraqi Cabinet declares July 6 public holiday for Ashura

17/08/2024

Kut sees price hike for produce amid border closures for Arbaeen pilgrimage

'Normal situation'

Kut sees price hike for produce amid border closures for Arbaeen pilgrimage

05/08/2024

Basra sees surge in travelers and truck traffic amid Arbaeen pilgrimage

Nearly 120,000 crossings

Basra sees surge in travelers and truck traffic amid Arbaeen pilgrimage

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