IQNA – An Iranian official announced an increase in the number of applicants for travel to the holy shrines in Iraq after the Arbaeen procession.

IQNA – The Alaeddin Islamic High School in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, hosted the largest annual religious science competition recently.

IQNA – Accommodation was provided by Iranian Moukebs (service stations) for more than 22 million people-day during Arbaeen this year, an official said.

IQNA – The Bulgarian Dar al-Ifta (House of Fatwas) announced the official opening of a special women’s section within the institution, which will work to develop issues related to women and their roles.

IQNA – The number of Umrah pilgrims arriving in the holy city of Medina is rising in the new Umrah season that began after the 2025 Hajj.

IQNA – More than 5.2 million pilgrims have entered the holy city of Mashhad in northeast Iran from various destinations in the past few days, an official said.

IQNA – The Astan Quds Razavi has announced wide-ranging cultural and service programs in Mashhad and beyond to host pilgrims during the final days of Safar.

IQNA – Imam Hassan’s (AS) peace with Umayyid ruler Muawiyah set the ground for the uprising of Imam Hussein (AS) and the epic of Karbala, an Arab author said.

IQNA – A ceremony marking the anniversary of the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (AS) was held Friday at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq.

IQNA – The holy city of Karbala, Iraq, witnessed a massive influx of pilgrims to commemorate the last Thursday night of the month of Safar, at the shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and his brother Hazrat Abbas (AS).

IQNA – The Imam Ali (AS) Shrine in Najaf has been adorned in black as preparations intensify for Friday’s commemoration of the demise of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Safar 28.

IQNA – More than 21 million people took part in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, according to figures released by the shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS).