Five Million Pilgrims Visit Najaf on Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Demise
IQNA – The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Najaf on the anniversary of the demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) reached five million this year.
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, hosted more than 100 mourning groups and delegations on the eve of 28th of Safar.
11:45 , 2026 Aug 12
IQNA – The final statement of the 10th International Arbaeen Conference called on the relevant Iraqi ministries and institutions to use the findings of research related to sustainability and resource management for formulating public policies and managing resources and services during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
14:02 , 2026 Aug 11
IQNA – A member of Iranian Parliament emphasized that Arbaeen represents the continuation of the Ashura movement and a renewal of allegiance to the ideals of Imam Hussein (AS).
09:54 , 2026 Aug 05
IQNA – The Friday prayer leader of Baghdad described the Arbaeen procession as a manifestation of the power of Islam.
18:20 , 2026 Aug 08
IQNA – The governor of Karbala in Iraq announced the participation of 22 million pilgrims in the Arbaeen procession this year.
08:10 , 2026 Aug 05
IQNA – The Arbaeen procession was held in Karbala, including at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), with the enthusiastic presence of the devotees of the Master of Martyrs (AS) on Tuesday.
09:25 , 2026 Aug 05
IQNA – The Arbaeen procession is not merely a traditional ceremony or a limited act of worship, but the manifestation of a deep, civilization-building, and humanizing philosophy that calls the hearts of the free people of the world toward truth, justice, and freedom.
11:29 , 2026 Aug 04
IQNA – The head of the Iraqi Border Crossings Organization announced the full readiness of the crossings to complete the process of Arbaeen pilgrims returning to their countries.
15:03 , 2026 Aug 04
IQNA – A gathering of Arbaeen pilgrims calling for avenging the blood of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was held on the road between Najaf and Karbala, Iraq.
08:44 , 2026 Aug 04
IQNA – The annual procession marking Arbaeen was held in Dearborn, US state of Michigan, on Sunday.
11:40 , 2026 Aug 03
IQNA – The Central Headquarters for the Management of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Iraq announced on Thursday that the number of foreign pilgrims entering the Arab country is nearing 3 million.
15:06 , 2026 Jul 30
IQNA – The spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said the Iranian Army is honored, as in previous years, to stand alongside the people and Imam Hussein's (AS) pilgrims during the Arbaeen season.
09:42 , 2026 Aug 02
