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Al‑Abbas Holy Shrine Begins Sewing Hussaini Service Banner for Aba al‑Fadl al‑Abbas Complex Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The staff of the Gifts and Vows Reception Department at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine have begun sewing the banner of Hussaini service for the Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) Complex, which serves the visitors affiliated with the holy shrine.
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 8, 2026
Ayatollah Al-Hakim leads funeral prayer for martyr Imam at Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf
Ayatollah Al-Hakim leads funeral prayer for martyr Imam at Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
VIDEO: Funeral prayer over body of martyred Leader in Mashhad
MASHHAD, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Mostafa Khamenei led the prayer at the funeral procession of his father, the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 2, 2026
Syrian foreign minister meets Lebanese president in Beirut
Asaad al-Shaibani begins visit with meeting with President Joseph Aoun before holding talks with senior Lebanese officials, political and religious leaders
Reuters
· Jun 25, 2026
LIVE: Shi’ite Muslims gather in Iraq's Karbala before marking Ashura
Shi'ite Muslims gather in Iraq's holy city of Karbala ahead of Ashura, which commemorates the killing of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. #iraq #karbala #ashura #holycity #live Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
ABNA English
· Jul 9, 2026
Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine
After the magnificent and epic funeral processions of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Qom, Najaf al-Ashraf, and Karbala al-Mu'alla, today the funeral and burial ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran will be held in Mashhad al-Muqaddas and at the holy Razavi shrine.
Qatar News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
A Statement by Amiri Diwan
Doha, July 12 (QNA) - The Amiri Diwan announces that funeral prayers for the late HH the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani will be held on Sunday, July 12, after Maghrib prayer at Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha. The burial will be in the Lusail Cemetery.
NBC News
· Jun 26, 2026
Simmering tensions over ancient Jerusalem site nearing a boil
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Al Jazeera
· Jun 26, 2026
Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura
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· Jul 1, 2026
Celebrating faith through Al-Quran
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· Jul 8, 2026
Iraq hosts funeral processions for Iran's Khamenei
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· Jul 12, 2026
Ayatollah Khamenei to host memorial ceremony for martyred Leader
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The Tribune
· Jul 8, 2026
Funeral procession of Ali Khamenei enters shrine of Imam Ali in Iraq; to be buried in Mashhad on Thursday
The funeral procession of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was assassinated in US-Israeli joint strikes earlier this year, has reached the shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, as thousands of mourners gathered to pay their respects during the fifth day of a six-day state funeral.
India TV News
· Jul 3, 2026
Amarnath Yatra begins with first Aarti of Baba Barfani, divine video captivates devotees | WATCH
The holy Amarnath Yatra commenced on Friday amidst chants of Har-Har Mahadev and Bam-Bam Bhole. The first batch of pilgrims has set off for the abode of Baba Barfani under tight security. Marking the beginning of the sacred pilgrimage, the first 'Aarti' of Baba Barfani was performed inside the Amarnath Cave, and its divine visuals have also surfaced. The sacred atmosphere has inspired countless devotees across the country, many of whom are offering prayers from their homes and eagerly following updates about the pilgrimage.
UrduPoint
· Jun 27, 2026
SS, DC Shaheed Benazirabad, visits historic annual mourning procession on 11th Muharram
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· Jul 3, 2026
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In Tehran, the ceremony of paying tribute to the slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began at the Imam Khomeini Mosque, with delegations from nearly 100 countries attending the event.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 25, 2026
Iranian pilgrims mourn their war dead during Ashura rituals
By Ahmed SaeedKARBALA, Iraq, June 25 (Reuters) - Carrying photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel, Iranian pilgrims crossed into the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar.Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in battle in 680 in Karbala.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Euronews
· Jun 26, 2026
Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.
Associated Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Thousands mourn Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei in Iraq
Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Wednesday in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala with thousands of mourners present. Thousands participated in the funeral procession that was held in the city of Karbala, in central Iraq. (AP video/Salman Amin) #iraq #iran Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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