Over 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasionOver 14 million pilgrims arrive in Karbala on Arbaeen occasion

TEHRAN—The number of pilgrims visiting the holy city of Karbala has exceeded 14 million, the Karbala governor has said.

“More than 14 million people have reached Karbala so far to participate in the Arbaeen procession,” Mehr quoted Nassif Jassim Al-Khattabi as saying on Monday.

This year’s Arbaeen procession is considered the biggest one held over t

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Iranian, Russian prestigious museums discuss possible cooperationIranian, Russian prestigious museums discuss possible cooperation

TEHRAN - On Saturday, the National Museum of Iran General Director Jabrael Nokandeh and his Russian counterpart Mikhail Piotrovsky, who presides over the Hermitage Museum, had a meeting in St. Petersburg, exploring ways expand cultural cooperation.

The issues of assistance were discussed in the framework of the memorandum of understanding concluded

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TEHRAN-- Once again, the world's largest annual spiritual gathering is in full speed to communicate a message of fact, peace, culture, and transformation against injustice influenced by the 3rd Shia Imam (AS). Every year, countless devout Shia Muslims from Iran and beyond start a legendary journey known as the Arbaeen trek that, according to individuals,
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Iran edge Hong Kong at 2023 Asian Women&s Volleyball ChampionshipIran edge Hong Kong at 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran beat Hong Kong 3-2 (25-20, 19-25, 20-25, 25-5, 15-10) in the 2023 Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship Pool H on Monday.

Iran were overpowered by powerhouses Japan 3-0 and also lost to India 3-1 in the Preliminary Round.

Team Melli then defeated the Philippines and Hong Kong in Pool H.

Iran will play Mongolia for 9th – 12th place on T

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Iran and Saudi Arabian matches to be played home-and-awayIran and Saudi Arabian matches to be played home-and-away

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) confirmed that all matches between the national teams and clubs of the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) will take place on a home-and-away basis.

The welcome development follows a groundbreaking agreement between the FFIRI and SAFF

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Audiobook on Musa al-Sadr unveiled in Tehran Audiobook on Musa al-Sadr unveiled in Tehran 

TEHRAN – An audiobook featuring the life story of the Lebanese-Iranian philosopher and Shia religious leader Musa al-Sadr was unveiled during a ceremony in Tehran on Saturday. 

The ceremony was attended by a number of cultural officials, IRIB Deputy Director Ali Bakhshizadeh and Hura Sadr, Imam Musa Sadr's daughter. 

Released by Iran Seda, an

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