Arbaeen walk (30)

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 StoriesArbaeen Walk as a Blueprint for a New Islamic Civilization

Qom – Hojatoleslam Seyyed Abdul Mahdi Tawakol has described the Arbaeen Walk as the largest religious gathering in the world and a living model for the creation of a new Islamic civilization…

Turkish Woman Serving in Arbaeen Procession:

All StoriesLove for Imam Hussein (AS) Makes Hardships Easier

Najaf–Karbala Route – A Turkish woman serving pilgrims in the International Fatima al-Zahra (AS) Procession says that the love for Imam Hussein (AS) inspires people to endure all hardships on…

All StoriesArbaeen Walk, a Manifestation of Muslim Unity and Resistance Against Arrogance

Gorgan, Iran –The Cultural Deputy of the Golestan Islamic Propagation Office described the Arbaeen Walk as a powerful symbol of Islamic unity and a manifestation of resistance against global…

All StoriesArbaeen Pilgrimage, a Foundation for Building a Global Cultural Civilization

KARBALA – The speaker of the Holy Shrine of Lady Masoumeh (AS) said the outcome of the great Arbaeen pilgrimage is the creation of a cultural civilization in the contemporary world, emphasizing…

All StoriesPakistan Cleric Warns Punjab Government Over Arbaeen Restrictions

ISLAMABAD – Hojatoleslam Senator Raja Nasir Abbas Jafari, Chairman of the Pakistan Muslim Unity Majlis, has strongly condemned what he called “illegal restrictions” imposed by the Punjab government…

All StoriesPakistani Cleric Urges End to Violence, Arrests of Imam Hussein (AS) Mourners

Islamabad- Hojatoleslam Shobeir Hassan Maysami, Secretary General of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, has strongly condemned the recent wave of violent attacks and illegal arrests targeting…

HOWZAHFrom Pilgrimage to Power: Arbaeen as the Engine of Islamic Civilization

Qom – The International Vice President of the Seminaries, Hojatoleslam Hosseini Kouhsari, has emphasized that supporting the philosophy and logic of Arbaeen must be grounded in pure Islam, derived…

HOWZAHCleric: Arbaeen, a Global Platform for Unity Against Oppression

Qom – A faculty member of the Imam Khomeini Institute has said that the Arbaeen pilgrimage has gone beyond being a purely religious ritual, transforming into a vast cultural, social, and civilizationa…

Qom Seminary Scholar:

HOWZAHArbaeen Pilgrimage: Largest Media Operation to Showcase Shia Identity to the World

QOM – A senior cleric in Iran’s Qom Seminary has described the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage as the “largest and most powerful media operation” introducing Shia Islam and its values to the global…

All StoriesWomen’s Role in Islamic History Highlighted from Karbala to Arbaeen

The pivotal role of women in Islamic history — from their presence at Karbala to their participation in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage — has been described as decisive in preserving and conveying…

HOWZAHSeminary Official: Media-Driven Outreach Key to Globalizing Arbaeen

The International Deputy of the Seminaries, Hujjat al-Islam Hosseini Kouhsari, has stressed that intelligent, targeted, and media-based outreach is essential to raising global awareness of the…

ReligiousArbaeen Walk: A Living Manifestation of Faith and Unity

The Arbaeen Walk, marked by the unprecedented presence of millions of devotees of Imam Hussein (AS), is hailed as one of the most powerful expressions of faithful life—particularly in an age…

All StoriesPakistani Scholar Urges Government to Reopen Land Routes or Subsidize Air Travel for Arbaeen Pilgrims

LAHORE – August 8, 2025 — Ayatollah Hafiz Syed Riaz Hussain Najafi, head of Pakistan’s Shia Schools Alliance, has called on the government to either reopen land routes for Arbaeen pilgrims or…

All Stories“Who is Imam Mahdi?” Campaign Launches During Arbaeen

TEHRAN – August 8, 2025 — The international campaign titled “Who is Imam Mahdi?” is set to officially begin its activities during this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, operating across key locations…

All StoriesScholars Call for Stronger Media Engagement to Globalize Arbaeen Walk

As the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage approaches, seminary and university scholars are emphasizing the critical role of media engagement and the Jihad of Explanation to globalize the message of Arbaeen…

All StoriesNajaf Seminary Mobilizes 4,000 Missionaries for Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Najaf, Iraq – The Najaf Ashraf Seminary has held its 14th annual propaganda and religious outreach conference in preparation for the upcoming Arbaeen pilgrimage. This year’s event aims to mobilize…

All StoriesMisbah Al-Hoda App Launched to Empower Millions of Arbaeen Pilgrims Worldwide

A new mobile application, Misbah Al-Hoda, has been officially launched to support Arbaeen pilgrims with a comprehensive suite of spiritual, practical, and informative resources.

HOWZAHLinguist Missionaries Deployed to Arbaeen Pilgrimage as Part of Strategic International Outreach

July 31, 2025 – Qom — In a move described as a “strategic step in international religious outreach,” Hojatoleslam Seyyed Jafar Mousavizadeh announced the deployment of scholarly missionaries…

All StoriesWidespread Protests Erupt in Pakistan Over Ban on Land Travel for Arbaeen Pilgrims

Karachi — A wave of protests has swept across Pakistan in response to the government's recent decision to ban land travel to the holy shrines during the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace…