IQNA – The Afghan Shia Ulema Council issued a statement on the arrival of the month of Muharram, calling on the country’s security officials to provide the conditions for the grand and safe holding of the Muharram and Ashura mourning ceremonies.

IQNA – On the eve of the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram, the Atsan (custodianship) of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala, Iraq announced the date of the ceremony for changing the flag of the shrine’s dome.

IQNA – As in previous years, special processions called “Husseini Infants Gatherings” are planned to be held in Iran this Friday.

IQNA – The walls and courtyards of the holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, were covered in black flags and mourning symbols as the lunar Hijri of the month of Muharram approaches.

IQNA – As the month of Muharram approaches, more than 700 permits have been issued for setting up Moukebs in Karbala for serving Muharram mourners in Karbala.

IQNA – The annual conference of male and female Muballighs (propagators) was held in Karbala, Iraq, ahead of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

IQNA – An Iranian Hajj official announced the return of more than 10,000 Hajj pilgrims to the country so far.

IQNA – Iraqi cities and religious sites are witnessing extensive measures to ensure security and provide services to welcome millions of pilgrims traveling to the country to celebrate Eid al-Ghadir.

IQNA – A delegation from the Astan (custodianship) of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) presented the Ghadir flags to the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) and the Jamkaran Mosque in the city of Qom.

IQNA – The Astan (custodianship) of Imam Ali (AS) holy shrine in Najaf, Iraq, on Sunday announced the start of the activities of the 15th International Ghadir Week.

IQNA – The holy city of Medina welcomed the first post-Hajj arrivals on Friday after pilgrims completed the rites of Hajj in Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah.

IQNA – The Eid al-Adha prayers were held Wednesday morning in cities and towns across Iran as Muslims around the world celebrate the auspicious occasion.