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18th ‘Spring of Martyrdom’ Festival Held in Karbala

IQNA – The 18th edition of the Spring of Martyrdom international cultural festival was held in the holy city of Karbala earlier this week.
Hazrat Abbas Mausoleum on Shaaban Eids
IQNA – The celebratory mood prevails at the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, on the Shaaban Eids.
20:14 , 2026 Jan 25
Iran Hajj Pilgrims Urged to Take Pre-Departure Examinations Seriously
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization urged Hajj pilgrims to take pre-departure examinations seriously.
12:45 , 2026 Jan 24
Iran to Begin Registration for Umrah Pilgrimage in Ramadan  
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said registration for Umrah pilgrimage in Ramadan and Nowruz (Iranian New Year holidays) will begin soon.
11:54 , 2026 Jan 20
Decoration of Imam Ali Shrine on Occasion of Sha’aban Eids
IQNA – The holy mausoleum of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, has prepared to celebrate the blessed Sha’aban Eids.
16:08 , 2026 Jan 23
Razavi Shrine to Host Sha’aban Eids Celebrations  
IQNA – With the arrival of the lunar Hijri month of Shaban, the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, will host the celebrations on the auspicious occasions of the month.
15:44 , 2026 Jan 22
Karbala Shrine Decorated with Flowers Ahead of Shaaban Festivities  
IQNA – The mausoleum of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala, Iraq, has been decorated with flowers as the festivities of the lunar Hijri month of Sha’aban approach.
18:49 , 2026 Jan 20
Hajj 2026 Registration Concludes in Iran  
IQNA – The head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization announced the end of registration in the country for this year’s Hajj.
15:03 , 2026 Jan 19
Wednesday to Be First Day of Shaaban: Leader’s Office
IQNA – The first day of the month of Shaaban in lunar Hijri calendar year of 1447 will fall on Wednesday.  
08:42 , 2026 Jan 20
Pilgrims Attend Eid Al-Maba’ath Celebration in Najaf Shrine
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq, hosted a grand celebration marking Eid al-Maba’ath.
14:05 , 2026 Jan 17
Maba’ath Celebration Planned at Hazrat Masoumeh Shrine in Qom
IQNA – The holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) in Qom, Iran, will host a grand celebration Friday evening on the occasion of Eid al-Maba’ath.
13:34 , 2026 Jan 16
Qom Ready to Host 4 Million Pilgrims on Mid-Sha’aban
IQNA – The holy city of Qom in Iran is ready to receive 2.5 to 4 million pilgrims taking part in ceremonies marking the Mid-Sha’aban Eid, an official said.
08:57 , 2026 Jan 15
Mashhad Shrine to Host Special Programs on Imam Kadhim Martyrdom Anniversary
IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran, will host special programs and mourning rituals marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Kadhim (AS).
16:00 , 2026 Jan 14