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The visit of the Chancellor of Urmia University to Moukeb of West Azerbaijan universities at Tamarchin border.

The visit of the Chancellor of Urmia University to Moukeb of West Azerbaijan universities at Tamarchin border

 

Professor Alijanpour, Chancellor of Urmia University, with an entourage of the University Board of Directors, visited the Moukeb of West Azerbaijan universities at Tamarchin border. This Moukeb has been set up at the border crossing with special facilities and services with the aim of serving the pilgrims of Arbaeen Hosseini. During this visit, Prof. Alijanpour was closely informed about the provided facilities and services including accommodation, reception, and cultural services.

Arbaeen is a religious event that is observed by Shia Muslims on the fortieth day after the Day of Ashura. It commemorates the 40th day of martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the third Shia imam.