Millions of pilgrims on Saturday have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS), the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam. Pilgrims, which this year number 20 million from around the world, arrive in Karbala after trekking about 70 ...
The Iranian army has employed military drones at the Iraqi borders to ensure the security of pilgrims visiting the neighboring country during Arbaeen commemoration, a senior commander said. “The Army is closely watching all the Iranian borders through different methods to ensure the borders’ security,” Deputy Chief of Iran’s Army ...