Iranian state media reported that the passengers were traveling to the Iraqi city of Karbala for Arbaeen, a Shiite Muslim holiday.
Tag: Holidays and Special Occasions
Kate, Princess of Wales, Plans to Attend Wimbledon Final
The princess has stepped back from the public eye since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Israelis Prepare to Mark Passover With Hostages Still in Gaza
Many Jews say they will adapt their Passover rituals around the Seder table this year to fit the somber mood of a country at war.
Dancing and Jumping Over Fire, Iranians Use Holiday to Defy Rules
Large crowds packed the streets to celebrate the tradition of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Iran has banned dancing in public, which has also been a way to protest.
The Debate Over January
The seemingly trivial debate over the merits of winter offers an outlet for seasonal frustration.
The Morning Readers’ Favorite Things of 2023
Your very specific, highly idiosyncratic best-ofs of the year.
A Thanksgiving Road Map
We have a plan to help you prepare for the holiday — and stay sane.
Ukraine Observes Independence Day With Subdued Celebrations
The Ukrainian authorities said the national holiday, which comes exactly 18 months after Russia’s full-scale invasion, won’t include public celebrations amid concerns about Russian attacks.
Iran Orders Two-Day Shutdown Because of ‘Unprecedented’ Heat
The government announced a two-day public holiday, ordering all government agencies, banks and schools to close amid soaring temperatures that threatened public health and strained the power grid.
Stampede in Yemen Kills 78 People Gathering to Receive Holiday Donations
A crowd had gathered to collect handouts of a small sum of money ahead of the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for Muslims.