Pilgrims from across Iran and other parts of globe visit Imam Khomeini's historic residence in the ...

Millions of pilgrims march toward Kadhimiya to mark martyrdom anniversary of 7th Shia Imam

Black-clad pilgrims have marched in droves towards the holy city of Kadhimiya in northwestern Baghdad amid tightened security, as part of a weeklong procession to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the seventh Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini shrine becoming architectural endeavors of Islamic Republic, beacon of spiritual and ...

The holy mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, is spiritual center, guiding site and one the grandest architectural endeavors of the Islamic Republic.

Seyyed Hassan praises good spirit of late Hajj ‘Issa Jafari, Imam’s domestic servant

The message by the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic was issued following the passing of a domestic servant of Imam Khomeini.

Devotees perform mourning rituals on Arbaeen in Karbala

Devotees and mourners are performing mourning rituals in the central Iraqi holy city of Karbala on the day of Arba'een.

Thousands of Iranian pilgrims travel to Iraq to partake in Arbaeen procession

The number had crossed into the Arab country by land and air by 06:00 a.m. local time (02:30 p.m. GMT) on Sunday, Rostam Qassemi said.

Iraq doubles number of Iranian pilgrims heading to Karbala for Arba’een ritual

Iraqi authorities have decided to double the number of visas issued for Iranian nationals heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Iraq allows air travel for 30k Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran

Iraq has finally decided on health regulations governing this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage as authorities say only 30,000 pilgrims from Iran will be allowed to visit holy shrines in the Arab country later this month.