Pilgrims from across Iran head to the city of Mashhad where the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) is located. People walk the way as part of the ceremonies held to pay tribute to the eighth Shia Imam. the marchers receive free services along the way to the shrine.

Mourners in the Iranian capital Tehran attend the Arbaeen procession marking the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

One of the biggest marching groups of Arba’een ceremonies, has set off for the holy city of Karbala from Ramshir in Iran’s southern province of Khouzestan. Members of the group, from across Iran, begin the annual march nearly one month ahead of the Arba’een procession that marks the 40th day after martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in ...

The demonstration took place under heavy restrictions after authorities lifted a blanket ban on pro-Palestine rallies

People across Iran have held march to mark Arba’een which marks the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 companions in the Battle of Karbala.

Pilgrims heading for the holy city of Karbala continue the great march of Arba’een at night.

Pilgrims from across Iraqi cities, other countries join the traditional great march towards the holy city of Karbala to attend Arba’een procession which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Pilgrims heading for the holy city of Karbala to attend Arba’een procession march through the Iraqi city of al-Diwaniyah.

More than 33,000 Arba’een pilgrims have crossed Iran’s Chazzabeh border since the official opening of the crossing in mid-August.

Pilgrims from different take the path from Iraqi cities of Nasiriyah, Basra, Muthanna heading for the holy city of Karbala ahead of Arba’een procession.

Aerial images show pilgrims marching the Basra-Karbala route to attend the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) for Arba'een which marks the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) back in 680 AD.

The protesters chanted slogans and waved flags of Palestine and banners affirming the right of the Palestinian people to freedom, independence and return of the refugees, while nationalist songs celebrating the Palestinian freedom fighters were played.

The protesters waved Palestinian flags and banners calling for Abu Hmeid’s immediate release due to his critical health condition, exacerbated by the Israeli policy of medical negligence.

During his visit to Iraq and meeting with the Iraqi President, Prime Minister and Ministers of Health and Industry,  Bahram Eynollahi, Iran's minister of health and medical education emphasized the strengthening health cooperation between the two countries and called for acelerating the registration of Iranian-made drugs in Iraq, as well as expanding ...