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.

Martyrdom, a divine gift

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.

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.

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini says resistance leader Ismail Haniyeh's path continues until accomplishing ...

Following he the assassination of Hamas's Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, the grandson of Imam Khomeini in a message has stressed that his path will continue until the accomplishment of final goals and objectives.

Leader vows to avenge blood of 'dear guest' Haniyeh, warns Israel of ‘harsh punishment’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the Israeli regime of a "harsh response" for the the assassination of Hamas's Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh, saying it is the Islamic Republic's duty to avenge the blood of the Palestinian resistance leader.

Hamas vows revenge from Israel after political leader Haniyeh assassinated in Iranian capital

The Gaza-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has pledged to take revenge after its political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the Iranian capital Tehran.