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Iranpress: Iranians in the capital mark Arbaeen observing health protocols

Iranians in the capital mark Arbaeen observing health protocols

Thursday, 08 October 2020 15:47

Tehran (IP) - Under the shadow of the coronavirus outbreak, the people of Tehran marked Arbaeen. Restrictions of the pandemic have prevented Iranian pilgrims from traveling to Karbala to participate in Arbaeen processions like past years. Arb'aeen is the commemoration of the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) in the battle of Karbala in 61 AH (680 CE) against the tyrant of time Yazid ibn Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan. 214/205

Iranpress: Hosseini passion, consciousness should be kept alive: Official

Hosseini passion, consciousness should be kept alive: Official

Thursday, 24 September 2020 14:49

Tehran (IP) - Nosratollah Lotfi, the Deputy Head of the Coordinating Council for Islamic Propagation, in an interview with the council's information base said that the cancellation of the Arbaeen March does not mean closing the Arbaeen ceremony; as we have announced on all occasions that we will have an uninterrupted health-oriented ceremony.

Iranpress: Iran Leader: Arbaeen rituals, devotion to Imam Hussein can be practiced at home

Iran Leader: Arbaeen rituals, devotion to Imam Hussein can be practiced at home

Monday, 21 September 2020 14:27

Tehran (IP) - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that going to the Arbaeen March is at the discretion of the officials of the National Task Force for Fighting Coronavirus, adding that Arbaeen rituals and devotion to Imam Hussein (AS) can be observed at home.

Iranpress: Foreign pilgrims not allowed to enter Karbala on Arbaeen

Foreign pilgrims not allowed to enter Karbala on Arbaeen

Tuesday, 08 September 2020 09:57

Iran's envoy in Iraq, Iraj Masjedi has said that the country's central government will not allow foreign pilgrims to enter Iraq on Arbaeen due to the spread of the coronavirus.

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'Mehr-e Hosseini' campaign on eve of schools' reopening in Fars province

Tuesday, 01 September 2020 09:22

Fars (IP) - The 'Mehr-e Hosseini' campaign has begun with the distribution of 25,000 stationery packages along with bags for needy students in Fars province, southern Iran.

Iranpress: Ashura Evening Mourning Ceremony held in Iran

Ashura Evening Mourning Ceremony held in Iran's Mashhad

Sunday, 30 August 2020 21:17

Mashhad (IP) - The mourning ceremony of “Sham-e-Ghariban”, an event marked on the eleventh night of Muharram following the day of Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Shiite third imam, Hussein ibn Ali (AS), was held on Sunday evening 30 August in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad.

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Iran's Rouhani appreciates mourners over order and observing health protocols

Sunday, 30 August 2020 20:28

Tehran (IP) - Iran's President appreciated the Iranians for their order and observing the health protocols in holding mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain (AS).

Iranpress: Iran entirely mourns for Imam Hussain in Ashura

Iran entirely mourns for Imam Hussain in Ashura

Sunday, 30 August 2020 18:59

Tehran (IP) - With the arrival of Ashura, Iran thoroughly went into mourning for Imam Hussain (AS), the third Imam of the World's Shias.

Iranpress: Pakistani officials: Ashura epic defender of Islamic values ??and justice

Pakistani officials: Ashura epic defender of Islamic values ??and justice

Sunday, 30 August 2020 18:17

The self-sacrifice and devotion of Imam Hussein (as), his family and his faithful companions in Karbala, has been forever recorded in the history of Islam, and Ashura is a reminder of the defense of Islamic values, honesty, and justice, Pakistani senior officials including President and Prime Minister of Pakistan said on the occasion of Ashura Day.

Iranpress: Ashura Noon Prayer performed across Iran

Ashura Noon Prayer performed across Iran

Sunday, 30 August 2020 18:10

Ashura mourners performed noon prayer across Iran in commemoration of Imam Hussain (AS) martyrdom anniversary, with health protocols observed.

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