40th Fajr Theater Festival rolls down curtain with awards ceremony

Iran's major performing arts event titled Fajr International Theater Festival has come to an end with an awards ceremony. The fortieth edition of the annual event has attracted theater troupes from Iran and the world to stage their plays over the course of 12 days.

Tehran set to host international summit on late Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini

The Iranian capital is set to host an international summit to mark the 40th anniversary of late Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini.

On the occasion of 40th anniversary of Haj Mostafa Khomeini’s martyrdom

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.

Revolution of Imam Khomeini is stronger than ever

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a televised address to the nation on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the demise of the revered founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.