Iraq News » Najaf News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Iraq seeks new 'authentic' national anthem, second after US invasion
Iraqi MPs have revived efforts to replace Mawtini, renewing debate over whether a new anthem should reflect civic, religious or sectarian identity.
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Najaf Friday Prayer Leader Emphasizes Mutual Friendship Between Iraq and Iran at All Levels
The Friday Prayer Leader of Najaf stated that we welcome a peaceful solution for the arms monopoly issue, and that this matter should be resolved with a spirit of amity between the government and ...
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Religion, politics make Najaf focus of Iraqi power
NAJAF, Iraq (Reuters) - The holy Shi'ite city of Najaf has come to wield immense influence on Iraqi politics and whoever can harness that power could dominate upcoming local elections and set the tone ...
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Masses gather in Iraq’s holy Shiite cities as Khamenei funeral frenzy crosses border
Slain leader's body brought to Najaf and Karbala, where vast crowds of Iraqis pay tribute to man 'who cannot even be described'; Iran shows new footage from strike that killed him ...
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Iraq’s holy city of Najaf hit hard as war on Iran chokes religious tourism
Iraq’s holy city of Najaf is seeing a sharp decline in visitors as the wider regional conflict keeps many away. From college dropout to TVK chief: Educational qualifications of Thalapathy Vijay 5 ...
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Iraq hosts funeral processions for Iran's Khamenei
Crowds of mourners surround the convoy carrying the coffin of Ali Khamenei Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf as the coffin of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a ...
News Iraq » Najaf » Religion: Vast crowds mourn Khamenei in Iraq's holy cities
Massive crowds filled Iraq's holy cities and their shrines to mourn Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a funeral procession ahead of his burial back home.