Millions Attend Arbaeen Mourning Processions in Karbala

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of Shia Muslims and others have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to take part in Arbaeen mourning processions.

10:14 , 2019 Oct 19

Syrian President Assad Demands Complete Halt to Turkish Invasion

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad demanded a complete halt to Turkey's operation against Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria, and a full withdrawal of foreign forces illegally present in Syrian territories.

09:47 , 2019 Oct 19

More than 60 Dead in Blast at Afghanistan Mosque

TEHRAN (IQNA) – At least 62 people were killed Friday and dozens more injured in a blast at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan.

18:16 , 2019 Oct 18

New Zealand to Trial Armed Police Patrols after Christchurch Mosque Shootings

TEHRAN (IQNA) – New Zealand officials said on Friday armed police will patrol parts of the country in a trial project following heightened security concerns after a mass shooting in Christchurch in March that killed 51 people.

18:06 , 2019 Oct 18

World’s Largest Religious Gathering Underway in Karbala for Arbaeen

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

13:38 , 2019 Oct 18

Cultural Group Promoting Ashura Culture in Poland

TEHRAN (IQNA) – An Iranian cultural-arts group named “Hoomehr” will hold special ritual programs in Poland on the occasion of Arbaeen.

08:31 , 2019 Oct 18

Syria Will Respond to Turkish Invasion: Assad

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the Damascus government will respond through all legitimate means available to the ongoing ground offensive by Turkish soldiers and allied Takfiri militants against Kurdish forces in northern Syria.

08:04 , 2019 Oct 18

Quran Contest Held for 220 Libyan Kids

TEHRAN (IQNA) – A Quran competition was recently held in Libya for kids under the age of 10.

11:21 , 2019 Oct 17

Bus Crash in Medina Leaves 35 Pilgrims Dead

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in the holy city of Medina, Saudi state media said on Thursday.

11:10 , 2019 Oct 17

India's Court Ends Hearings in Babri Mosque Dispute

TEHRAN (IQNA) – India's top court ended hearings to settle a land title dispute between Muslims and Hindus over plans to build a Hindu temple on a site in northern India where Hindu hardliners demolished a 16th-century mosque in 1992, sparking deadly violence.

16:56 , 2019 Oct 16