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Leader at recitation ceremony of Arbaeen supplications

TEHRAN (defapress) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended on Thursday the Arbaeen mourning ceremony, which marks forty days after the anniversary of Imam Hussein’s (PBUH) martyrdom in the battle of Kabala.
News ID: 82232    Publish Date : 2020/10/08

Iran, Iraq Vow to Keep Borders Closed as Arbaeen Approaches

TEHRAN (defapress)- Commander of the Border Guards of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police Brigadier-General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi said that Iran and Iraq emphasize on keeping the borders closed, so the pilgrims should not go to the borders under any conditions.
News ID: 82200    Publish Date : 2020/10/05

Envoy:

No Foreign Pilgrim Allowed Entry into Iraq for Arbaeen

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iraq’s ambassador to Tehran reiterated that his country would not grant any foreign pilgrim entry for this year’s Arbaeen season as part of the coronavirus restrictions.
News ID: 82089    Publish Date : 2020/09/22

Iranian Pilgrims Destined for Iraq in Defiance of Travel Ban Halted

TEHRAN (defapress) - The Iranian Police have peacefully dispersed hundreds of people at a southwestern border crossing as they tried to go to Iraq for the Arbaeen pilgrimage despite a travel ban because of the coronavirus outbreak, an official said.
News ID: 82059    Publish Date : 2020/09/19

President:

Iranians’ Participation in Arbaeen Procession This Year Off Table

TEHRAN (defapress) – President Hassan Rouhani announced the cancellation of Iranians’ participation in this year’s Arbaeen procession in Iraq due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.
News ID: 81943    Publish Date : 2020/09/05

Top Iranian Commander:

US Plots for Regional Division Foiled by Arbaeen Congregation

TEHRAN (defapress) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri applauded the unity of Muslims in the Arbaeen processions in Iraq, saying the event thwarted the US plots for creating rift and division in the region.
News ID: 79063    Publish Date : 2019/10/22

Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to Iraqi President Barham Salih and Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi to appreciate efforts of the country in holding this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage.
News ID: 79046    Publish Date : 2019/10/20

IRGC Commander Praises Iraqis’ Hospitality in Arbaeen Season

TEHRAN (defapress) – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi nation for their hospitality during the Arbaeen season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam.
News ID: 79045    Publish Date : 2019/10/20

Iran’s Defense Minister Lauds Iraq for Ensuring Arbaeen Security

TEHRAN (defapress) – Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arbaeen season.
News ID: 79041    Publish Date : 2019/10/20

Iran police chief visits Mehran border to monitor Arbaeen pilgrims' commute

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran’s Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari made a trip to Iran-Iraq Mehran border crossing to be informed of the quality of services provided to Arbaeen pilgrims.
News ID: 79040    Publish Date : 2019/10/19

US, S Arabia have been trying to derail Arbaeen trek, senior Iranian MP says

TEHRAN (defapress) – A senior Iranian lawmakers the United States and Saudi Arabia have not been able to affect historical Iran-Iraq relations, adding that the Arbaeen trek has been immune against the plots.
News ID: 79039    Publish Date : 2019/10/19

Iranian VP Commends Iraq for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

TEHRAN (defapress) – First Vice-President of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri expressed gratitude to Iraq for hosting more than 3 million Iranian pilgrims during the Arbaeen season, describing the huge religious procession as a display of Muslim unity.
News ID: 79035    Publish Date : 2019/10/19

Senior Cleric:

Arbaeen Rally Nightmare for Enemies of Islam

TEHRAN (defapress)- Tehran’s provisional Friday Prayers leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari underlined that the great rally of Arbaeen has become a nightmare for enemies.
News ID: 79025    Publish Date : 2019/10/18

Arbaeen security provided by all Iraqi forces: Iraqi envoy

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iraq's Ambassador to Tehran Sa'ad Jawad Qandil said that security measures for Arbaeen pilgrimage are provided by all Iraqi forces.
News ID: 79019    Publish Date : 2019/10/17

Spokesman Highlights IRGC Measures to Serve Iran’s Arbaeen Pilgrims

TEHRAN (defapress) – The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) highlighted the extensive measures taken to provide good services for the Iranian pilgrims visiting neighboring Iraq during the Arbaeen season.
News ID: 79006    Publish Date : 2019/10/17

Official: More Iranians Returning from Iraq after Arbaeen Pilgrimage

TEHRAN (defapress) – A local official in Iran’s western province of Ilam said the number of Iranian pilgrims returning home from Iraq after attending the Arbaeen procession has begun to exceed the number of travelers leaving for the Arab country.
News ID: 78927    Publish Date : 2019/10/15

Deputy FM in Iraq to coordinate Arbaeen processions

TEHRAN (defapress) – Hossein Jaberi Ansari, Deputy Foreign Minister for Iranian Expatriates’ and Parliamentary Affairs, has made a trip to Iraq to facilitate the organizing of the great march of Arbaeen.
News ID: 78834    Publish Date : 2019/09/28

Commander:

No Security Problem for Arbaeen Pilgrims Crossing Iran Borders

TEHRAN (defapress) – Commander of Iran’s Border Police Brigadier General Qassem Rezaei highlighted the full security of the country’s borders and said there will be no problem for the passage of pilgrims visiting neighboring Iraq during the Arbaeen season.
News ID: 78522    Publish Date : 2019/08/28

Iranians Hold Massive Countrywide Arbaeen March

TEHRAN (defapress) – Massive rallies were held Tuesday across Iran with participation of the people who were ‘left behind’ from the great march of Arbaeen in Iraq in commemoration of forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shiite Imam, Imam Hussein (AS).
News ID: 73390    Publish Date : 2018/10/30

Iran VP thanks Iraqi president for well hosting of Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN (defapress) – Iran's First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri, in a phone call with Iraqi President Barham Salih on Tuesday, thanked the country's officials and people for a good accommodation of pilgrims, especially Iranian pilgrims of Arbaeen.
News ID: 73384    Publish Date : 2018/10/30