Arbaeen (101)

All StoriesArbaeen Theater Now a Cultural Movement Across Islamic World: Official

The secretary of the 10th Popular Arbaeen Walk Theater Conference, "Ravayat-e Rahian" (Narrative of the Wayfarers), reflecting on a decade of this event, stated that Arbaeen theater has today…

World"Arbaeen Begins: Nigeria Mourners Take to the Streets"

Hundreds of Shia faithful and members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, led by Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, have held the first Arbaeen procession of the year 2026 in the Birnin Kudu area of Jigawa…

HOWZAHArbaeen: Symbol of Shia strength, Islamic unity

The Director-General of Pilgrim Welfare at the Qom Governorate has described Arbaeen as the most significant upcoming event, calling it a symbol of the might and unity of Shia Muslims and the…

WorldImam Hussain Center in Istanbul coordinates media coverage for Arbaeen with Turkish news outlets

The Imam Hussain Center in Istanbul, affiliated with the Media Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, hosted a specialized workshop bringing together journalists, content creators, and representa…

HOWZAH'Arbaeen Displays Muslim Readiness to Confront Arrogance': Iran's Seminary Deputy

The Deputy for International Affairs of Iran's Islamic Seminaries has underscored the strategic significance of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, describing the colossal march as the single greatest media…

SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Sobhani urges Arbaeen missionaries to elucidate Ashura's message through authentic teachings, conduct, and insight

In a message to the National Conference of Arbaeen Missionaries 2026, Grand Ayatollah Jafar Sobhani has called on missionaries to ground their words in the Holy Quran, established Sunnah, and…

World200 Foreign Service Stations Stand With Iran

A senior Iranian official says some 200 foreign service stations , known as Mawkibs, were set up in streets and squares across various Iranian provinces to express solidarity with the resilient…

All StoriesIran’s FM Lauds Iraq for Hosting Arbaeen Pilgrims

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed Iraq for hosting Iran’s pilgrims traveling to the Arab country.

HOWZAHCleric Highlights Civilizational Capacities of Arbaeen

An Iranian cleric underlined the great civilizational potentials of the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, saying that they are very valuable.

WorldArbaeen World Award Concludes in Karbala, Highlighting Global Role of Art and Media

The 11th Arbaeen World Award concluded its work in the holy city of Karbala, with organizers and participants underscoring the vital role of art and media in conveying the message of Ashura and…

HOWZAHPMF Representative: Protecting the Legacy of the Martyrs and Serving Arbaeen Pilgrims Is a Sacred Mission

A representative of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in the Arbaeen processions has stressed that sincere service to pilgrims and safeguarding the path of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…

HOWZAHSeminary Official: Arbaeen Pilgrims Receive Religious Guidance in 13 World Languages

The Director of the International Higher Complex of Seminaries has announced that religious questions posed by Arbaeen pilgrims were answered in 13 languages along Iraq’s main walking routes,…

HOWZAHCleric: Arbaeen Practices Unified Living in the Multicultural Islamic World

The head of the International Cultural and Propaganda Committee of Iran’s Seminaries has described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a practical exercise in unified living within the multicultural and…

HOWZAHSeminary Official: Arbaeen Husseini Embodies Islamic Unity and Cultural Diplomacy

The Deputy for International Affairs and Communications of Iran’s Seminaries has described Arbaeen Husseini as a powerful symbol of unity within the Islamic Ummah and a prominent manifestation…

HOWZAHQom to host conference honoring Arbaeen’s international missionaries

The director of Iran’s International Higher Complex of Seminaries has announced that a conference honoring international missionaries of the Arbaeen pilgrimage will be held on Thursday in the…

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…

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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…