Arbaeen
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Afghanistan
Arbaeen Ceremonies Held Across Kandahar Mosques and Religious Centers
DID Press: Arbaeen mourning ceremonies commemorating Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) were held with large participation of devotees at mosques and religious gatherings across Kandahar, where participants honored the memory of the Karbala martyrs and received hospitality from organizers.…
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Analysis
Karbala as a Universal Symbol of Justice in Christian Thought (Part 2/4)
DID Press: The participation of some non-Muslims in Arbaeen pilgrimage and visits to the shrine of Imam Hussein in Karbala has been linked by several Christian scholars and interfaith thinkers to broader themes of justice, sacrifice and human dignity shared…
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Analysis
Non-Muslims at Arbaeen and the Pilgrimage to Imam Hussein (Part 1/4)
DID Press: Iraq’s holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, long regarded as the spiritual heart of Shia Islam, are increasingly attracting visitors beyond the Muslim world. While some scholars question whether widely circulated images of Christian participation in the Arbaeen…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Prepares Islam Qala Crossing for 15,000 Arbaeen Pilgrims
DID Press: Authorities in western Afghanistan have established a joint Arbaeen Committee to coordinate the departure of an estimated 15,000 Afghan pilgrims traveling to Iraq through the Islam Qala Border Crossing, aiming to streamline border procedures and provide comprehensive services…
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Afghanistan
Iraq Opens 15,000 Arbaeen Visa Quota for Afghan Pilgrims
DID Press: Registration has begun for Afghan pilgrims seeking to attend this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage after Iraq activated a quota of 15,000 pilgrimage visa authorizations, with applications being processed through authorized travel agencies and the Iranian Embassy’s online system. According…
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Government
Pakistani Senator Criticizes Religious Restrictions Ahead of Arbaeen
DID Press: Raja Nasir Abbas, opposition leader in Pakistan’s Senate and chairman of the Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) party, has criticized restrictions on religious gatherings and urged the Punjab government not to limit Ashura and Arbaeen mourning ceremonies. Abbas said holding…
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Government
Iraq Registers Nearly 16,000 Service Camps for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have registered 15,817 Hussaini service camps (Mawakib) to provide assistance to pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, according to the Karbala Police Command. A statement issued by Iraq’s Ministry of Interior said the registration process has been…
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Government
Iran Allows Foreign Residents to Begin Arbaeen Pilgrimage Travel From Safar 10
DID Press: Iran has announced that foreign nationals residing in the country will be allowed to begin their Arbaeen pilgrimage travel from the 10th of Safar, alongside Iranian pilgrims, as part of efforts to ease the movement of international visitors…
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News
Over 21 Million Pilgrims Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen, Among World’s Largest Religious Gatherings
DID Press: More than 21 million pilgrims converged on the holy city of Karbala this week to observe Arbaeen, one of the world’s largest annual religious events, according to figures released by the Holy Abbas (PBUH) Shrine. Arbaeen commemorates the…
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Analysis
Arbaeen of Imam Hussain: Reflection of Spirituality, Unity, Collective Identity of Muslims
DID Press: Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, the fortieth day after the events of Ashura, is one of the most prominent religious and cultural occasions in the Islamic world, particularly among Shia Muslims. This day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain…
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