21.48 million Muslims attend Arba’een commemorations in Karbala this year

A record number of pilgrims visited the Iraqi holy city of Karbala during this year's Arba’een commemorations, according to the management of the Hazrat Abbas (AS) shrine.

Millions of Muslims mark Arba’een to renew allegiance to Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims across the world mark Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Leader marks Arba’een, says fight against oppression ongoing

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the fight against oppression has been going on since before the era of Imam Hussein (AS), adding that the battle has taken different forms in different eras.

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.

Martyrdom, a divine gift

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.

Arbaeen is a meeting place for all Muslims

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.