Najaf
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Iran’s new consul general in Iraq’s Najaf starts his mission
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s new consul general in Iraq’s Najaf, Saeid Seyyedin, has started his diplomatic mission in that holy city.
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Body of Martyr Gen. Nilforoushanm arrives in Iran
Najaf, IRNA – Body of Martyr Major General Abbas Nilforoushan, the supreme advisor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Lebanon, who was martyred along with Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and several resistance commanders in an Israeli regime airstrike last month, has arrived in Tehran after funeral ceremonies in Iraq.
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Iran president starts his 1st foreign visit from neighboring Iraq
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had left Tehran for Baghdad to start his first foreign visit from the neighboring country.
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Photo:M. Mahdi Pourarab
Imam Ali's holy shrine ready for Sha'ban holidays
The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), the first Imam of Shia Muslims, is in Najaf, Iraq. It is being prepared for hosting pilgrims during the Islamic calendar month of Sha'ban when birthday anniversaries of four members of the infallible household of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), namely Imam Hussain (AS), Hazrat Abbas bin Ali, Imam Sajjad (AS) and Imam Mahdi (AS), are celebrated.
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University of Tehran to launch first branch in Iraq's Najaf
Tehran, IRNA – The first branch of the University of Tehran is set to open in Iraq's Najaf based on a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Iranian and Iraqi sides.
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Wadi-al-Salaam Cemetery
Wadi-al-Salaam Cemetery, located in the city of Najaf, is not only the largest cemetery in central Iraq but also one of the largest in the world, with over 5 million graves. It holds great religious significance due to its high status as mentioned in various narratives. Additionally, its proximity to the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) and the fact that many prominent figures are buried there further add to its reputation. (IRNA photos/Akbar Tavakkoli)
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2nd minaret of Imam Ali Shrine unveiled after restoration
Second minaret of Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq was unveiled on the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH) in a ceremony attended by the trustees board of the holy shrine, people of Najaf and Karbala and the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. February 15, 2022. IRNA/Hossein Hajilari.
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Book Fair kicks off in Najaf with participation of 23 Iraqi and Iranian publishers
Baghdad, IRNA - On the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the glorious victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, a book fair was inaugurated in Iraq's holy city of Najaf with participation of 23 Iranian and Iraqi publishers.
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Iran attends Najaf goods festival
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian companies participated in Najaf goods festival which started work on Wednesday.
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Tehran-Najaf flights resumed
Tehran, Nov 26, IRNA – Qeshem Airline flights for Tehran-Najaf, Mashad-Najaf and Najaf-Mashad routes were resumed and they are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays of course by observing health protocols.