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WorldArbaeen Cultural Congress to Host Hundreds of International Activists in Mashhad

More than 300 cultural, media, academic, and digital activists involved in Arbaeen-related work are set to take part in the 5th International Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists, organizers…

WorldSeven Years On: Remembering the Arbaeen Massacre in Nigeria

On October 29, 2018, Nigerian security forces under the orders of then-President Muhammadu Buhari opened fire on peaceful mourners marking Arba’een in Abuja, killing more than 50 people and injuring…

All StoriesImam Hussain Holy Shrine expands the Hussaini Camp to enhance its capacity for receiving pilgrims

The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the expansion of the Hussaini Camp (Mukhayyam Al-Hussaini) following the acquisition of the adjacent Hussainiyah Al-Bahraniyya building.

All StoriesOver 3.8 Million Iranian Pilgrims Participate in Arbaeen 2025

Qom– More than 3.8 million Iranian pilgrims took part in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Officials praised the Iraqi government,…

HOWZAH600 Missionaries Dispatched to 12 Iraqi Provinces During Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Director of International Propagation of Seminaries, Hojatoleslam Seyyed Jafar Mousavizadeh, announced that 600 linguist missionaries were dispatched to 12 Iraqi provinces during the Arbaeen…

All StoriesPakistani Cleric: Global Developments Herald Victory for the Front of Truth

Hojatoleslam Maqsood Ali Domaki, a senior member of the Pakistan Muslim Unity Council, said that recent global and regional developments point to the ultimate victory of the “front of truth”…

All StoriesInternational Conference on Karbala; Scholars Highlight the Universal Message of Arbaeen

Karbala – The International Conference on Karbala, titled “Dignity, Justice, and Global Responsibility,” was held in the holy city of Karbala with the participation of prominent scholars and…

SCHOLARSInternational Youth Meet Ayatollah Marvi in Karbala During Arbaeen

A group of culturally active youth from countries including England, Norway, Canada, Australia, Lebanon, Iraq, and Kenya met with Ayatollah Hajj Sheikh Jawad Marvi, the second secretary of the…

All StoriesHistoric Unity: Shia and Sunni Scholars in Bangladesh Commemorate Arbaeen Together

In a landmark event in Khulna, Bangladesh, Shia and Sunni scholars united for the first time to distribute the blessings of Imam Hussain (AS) during Arbaeen, symbolizing devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt…

SCHOLARSSeminary Scholar Thanks Iraqi People and Government for Arbaeen Hospitality

Qom– Ayatollah Mohsen Faqihi, a member of the Seminary Teachers’ Society of Qom, expressed deep gratitude to the people and government of Iraq for their generous hospitality in serving pilgrims…

All StoriesImam Hussain Cultural Center in Istanbul commemorates Arbaeen

The Imam Hussain Cultural Center in Istanbul, in collaboration with the Ahlulbayt Foundation, held a solemn program to commemorate Arbaeen at the Imam Ali Mosque in the Büyükçekmece district,…

All Stories“Technology Narrator” Booths Introduced on Arbaeen Walk in Arak

Arak, Iran – The Science and Technology Park of Markazi Province in Iran showcased a unique blend of technology and pilgrimage culture during Arbaeen ceremony by launching booths under the title…

Women’s Seminary Management Center:

HOWZAHMillions at Arbaeen Send a Defiant Message Against the Oppressors of Today

The Women’s Seminary Management Center has issued a statement praising the historic presence of millions of pilgrims at this year’s Arbaeen procession, describing the gathering as not only an…

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VideoHosseini Qomi: Do Not Lament Missing Arba’een—Imam Hussein Has Not Forgotten You

"Imam Ali (AS) states in Sermon 12 of Nahj al-Balagha: All those whose hearts are with us—whether in the past, present, or future—will receive our spiritual reward''.

All StoriesSunni Pilgrim in Arbaeen Walk: Imam Hussain (AS) Belongs to All Humanity

KARBALA – Malik Falak Shir, a Sunni pilgrim from Gujranwala, Pakistan, stressed the universality of Imam Hussain’s (AS) message during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, describing love as the key to solving…

All StoriesArbaeen is a Global Movement and Standard-Bearer of Nations’ Awakening

KARACHI – Hujjat al-Islam Syed Zafar Abbas Naqvi, head of the Imamia Students Organization of Pakistan, described the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (AS) as a global movement and the banner of Islamic…

All StoriesWorld’s Largest Peaceful Gathering: 21 Million Pilgrims Mark Arbaeen in Karbala

KARBALA – The Holy Shrine of Hazrat al-Abbas (peace be upon him) announced that more than 21 million pilgrims participated in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking one of the largest religious…

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VideoIraqi TikToker: Iran’s Missile Strikes Must Not Be Forgotten

“Abjood,” a popular Iraqi TikToker with over 3 million followers, has launched a campaign during Arbaeen, urging his audience to join a challenge in support of Iran’s missile capabilities. The…

Ayatollah Javadi Amoli:

SCHOLARSPilgrimage to Imam Hussein’s Shrine Brings Renewal of the Soul

Qom – Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli emphasized the spiritual impact of visiting the shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), stating that such a pilgrimage should lead to a profound change in the…

All StoriesFrom Karbala to Today: Women Pilgrims Keeping Lady Zaynab’s Mission Alive

The presence of women in the Arbaeen pilgrimage represents a new model of Muslim women in the contemporary world, combining spiritual devotion with active social participation, according to Najmeh…

HOWZAHSeminary Teachers’ Society Thanks Millions of Pilgrims, Iraqi Hosts of Arbaeen

Qom – The Seminary Teachers’ Association of Qom, in a statement issued on Saturday, expressed gratitude to the millions of pilgrims who took part in the Arbaeen walk as well as to the Iraqi government…

All Stories“Time for Arbaeen” Campaign Extended Until End of Safar

Hawzah News Agency announced that the “On Time for Arbaeen” campaign, launched during the days of Arbaeen to document the pilgrimage to Karbala, will continue until the end of the month of Safar.

SCHOLARSArbaeen, a Testament to Shia Devotion and Honor

In an article on the Arbaeen pilgrimage, the late Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi Golpayegani (RA) described the sincere and devoted presence of pilgrims on the path to Karbala as a source of…

Grand Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi:

SCHOLARSArbaeen, the World’s Greatest Manifestation of Love, Sacrifice, and Unity

Qom – Grand Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shirazi described Arbaeen as a “great capital of love, sacrifice, and humanity,” emphasizing that the event is unmatched anywhere in the world.

Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli:

SCHOLARSArbaeen Pilgrimage, a Shield Against Confusion and a Path to Human Purification

Qom – Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli stressed that the Arbaeen pilgrimage plays a vital role in preventing believers from confusion and disorientation, noting that the main goal of Imam…

All StoriesScholar: Arbaeen, Driving Force for Islamic Civilization in the Contemporary Era

Qom– A faculty member of Baqir al-Olum University in Qom described Arbaeen as a key driver for the expansion and deepening of Islamic civilization, calling it a “golden opportunity” to revive…

SCHOLARSArbaeen Congress, the Best Opportunity to Promote Pure Muhammadan Islam

Qom – The Friday Prayer Leader of Qom said that the great Arbaeen walk is a collective movement towards the Imam and the divine proof, emphasizing its close connection with the culture of Mahdism.

All StoriesMillions Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen Commemoration Amid Surge in Attendance

Increasing by around 10 percent compared to last year’s figures, between 22 and 25 million pilgrims have converged on the Holy Shrines in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark the Arbaeen anniversary…

All StoriesArbaeen mourning ceremony held in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah

On the occasion of the Arbaeen (40th) of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (pbuh), a ceremony for the recitation of Ziyarat Arbaeen and a mourning ceremony for Imam Hussain (pbuh) was held in Imam…

All StoriesThe largest unified congregational prayer on the pilgrims path, led by the Islamic Seminary of Najaf

Along the road from Najaf to Karbala, walked by millions of pilgrims commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), the Islamic Seminary in Najaf led the largest unified congregational…