The 11th Arbaeen International Award will be held on January 5, 2026, in Karbala, Iraq, organized by the Islamic Culture and ...

Every year in the month of Safar — the second month of the Islamic lunar calendar — the barren deserts of Iraq turn into the stage of humanity’s greatest expression of love and solidarity. The Arbaeen ...

No paywalls here. Thanks to you. As an independent nonprofit, RNS believes everyone should have access to coverage of religion that is fair, thoughtful and inclusive. That's why you will never hit a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. KARBALA, Iraq (AP) — Millions of pilgrims ...

During the Islamic month of Safar, pilgrims traverse the deserts from Najaf to Karbala, a 50-mile trek embodying love and solidarity. Imam Hossein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was ...

"Zareer" is a puppet show centered on the narration of the Day of Ashura, tailored for young audiences. This initiative is part of a campaign emphasizing artistic performance, creative activities, and ...

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that Pakistani pilgrims will not be permitted to travel to Iran or Iraq by road for this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage, citing security concerns. Each ...

KARBALA, IraqKARBALA, Iraq — Millions of pilgrims made their way on foot to the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday for the Shiite pilgrimage of Arbaeen, regarded as the largest annual public gathering ...