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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Millions Convene in Iraq’s Holy City of Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Millions Convene in Iraq’s Holy City of Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Friday 18 October 2019
Arabaeen, told Iran’s Fars News Agency last year that Muslims march due to the huge charisma of Imam Hussein. “The love to him is unique and indescribable,” he went on. He hailed the caravans of European pilgrims going to Karbala.  The Iranians account for the largest number ...
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Iraq Situation’s Outlook after Reform Packages

Iraq Situation’s Outlook after Reform Packages

Thursday 24 October 2019 ،
Arabaeen, a religious commemoration in the country every year attracting millions to the holy city of Karbala to mark the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein. But according to the latest calls, the demonstrations will be resumed on Friday, October 25. Muqtada al-Sadr, the inf ...
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Iraq Protests: Coup against PM Abdul Mahdi?

Iraq Protests: Coup against PM Abdul Mahdi?

Sunday 27 October 2019 ،
Arabaeen in Iraq, the country since October 25 became anew a theater to rejuvenated protests against corruption, unemployment, deteriorating living conditions, and poor services. The demands for Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi to step down continued this time too. The demands come only a year after ...
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Will Iraq Impeachment Plan Calm Protests?

Will Iraq Impeachment Plan Calm Protests?

Thursday 31 October 2019 ،
Arabaeen ceremony. The PM, in fact, locked the door after the horse is gone. Moreover, even if the reforms are timely, they will not win him popular support until they are put into practice.  It should be taken into account that the raging protests are culmination of unaddressed demands after ...
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Foreign Intelligence Services Running Rampant in Iraq Protests

Foreign Intelligence Services Running Rampant in Iraq Protests

Wednesday 6 November 2019 ،
Arabaeen religious ceremony in the country. Even it was a rivalry to it for political agenda.  According to eyewitnesses, in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square, as one of the key protest sites, some people distributed cash among the demonstrators while engaging in talks with them. The same people s ...
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Coronavirus Ruse: Bahraini Regime Cracks Down On Arbaeen Under Health Excuses

Coronavirus Ruse: Bahraini Regime Cracks Down On Arbaeen Under Health Excuses

Sunday 11 October 2020 ،
Arabaeen, citing heath excuses, while mourners are under crackdown every year. Alwaght- Bahrain’s regime this year too has exploited the Arbaeen ceremony as an excuse to put a new wave of pressures and harassment on the Shiites of the country.  Al Khalifa regime published a statement und ...
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What’s behind Al-Kadhimi’s Surprise Iran Visit?

What’s behind Al-Kadhimi’s Surprise Iran Visit?

Sunday 12 September 2021 ،
Arabaeen security. Alwaght- Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi arrived in Iran heading a high-ranking political delegation on Sunday.  This was his first visit to Iran since new government took over in Iran. Al-Kadhimi is the first high-ranking foreign guest of the new Iranian President S ...
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Beyond Wahhabi-Israeli-Western Media Propaganda against Arabaeen Congregation

Beyond Wahhabi-Israeli-Western Media Propaganda against Arabaeen Congregation

Friday 16 September 2022 ،
Arabaeen marchers are driven by passion for Imam Hussein amd pilgrims tolerate the hardships for spiritual benefit. Alwaght- These days, one of the biggest human congregations, or perhaps the world's largest religious cermoney is underway. Pilgrims from around the globe travel to a holy place in ...
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Millions Gather in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Millions Gather in Iraq’s Karbala to Mark Arbaeen

Saturday 17 September 2022 ،
Arabaeen cermoney since 2019 when coronavirus broke out. Mokebs are set up voluntarily by people whole believe that offering services to the pilgrims will help them go the Imam’s way and strengthen the brotherhood among the Muslims.   The Iranians account for the largest number of ...
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Iran’s Leader Makes Public Appearance, Shattering Western Media Rumors about his Health

Iran’s Leader Makes Public Appearance, Shattering Western Media Rumors about his Health

Sunday 18 September 2022 ،
Arabaeen cermonies.  His meeting with the students in this time of year is a regular annual program. The universities and schools are to open next week.  He looked quite sound and even without regular walking stick and delivered part of his speech while standing.  Over the last wee ...

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Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad

Ashura ceremony in holy Mashhad