IQNA – The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Iran’s parliament) described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s soft power.

IQNA – The head of the Arbaeen Cultural Committee announced that the Comprehensive Arbaeen Cultural Document has been finalized and will be formally approved at the Fifth International Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists.

IQNA – A delegation from the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karabla, Iraq,  participated in a conference on the life of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (SA) held in Pakistan.

IQNA – A high-ranking delegation from Georgia visited Imam Reza Shrine, touring sacred sites and meeting Astan Quds Razavi’s (AQR) officials.

IQNA – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA), the 12th annual Takleef festival was held at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf.

IQNA – As the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Fatima Zahra (AS) approaches, thousands of natural flower branches have adorned the courtyard and the hall of the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS).

IQNA – The fifth Arbaeen Cultural Activists’ Congress will bring together around 300 grassroots representatives from Iran and 12 other countries in Mashhad later this month, organizers said.

IQNA – Iraq’s top Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani is in good health, an informed source confirmed.

IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf has begun its technical and logistical preparations to host celebrations on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zahra (SA).

IQNA – Saudi authorities say pilgrim traffic to the Two Holy Mosques rose in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, with agencies reporting higher visitor totals and faster movement through key areas.

IQNA – Some 300 cultural activists from 12 countries will take part in the 5th Congress of Arbaeen Cultural Activists later this month, an official said.

IQNA – Najaf and Karbala have entered a period of mourning as preparations intensify for events marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (SA), daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).