Millions of Shia pilgrims descending on Karbala to commemorate Arba'een

Millions of Shia Muslims from dozens of countries are converging on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Arbaeen becomes a symbol of the unity of humanity

Spiritual journey to heaven on Earth

Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.

Imam Khomeini hailed and praised sacrifices by holy prophet's househod

Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam became distinguished amongst other martyrs and revolutionaries by characteristics that excel all other martyrs.

Arbaeen 2024: Iranian pilgrims join million-strong march

Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession.

Imam never missed pilgrimage to holy shrine in Karbala

Extracted from a series of memoirs about Imam

Imam Khomeini used to move 7th Muharram onward to Karabla

Extracted from a series of memoirs about Imam

Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide

Millions of Muslims worldwide have commemorated Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).