Arba’een increasingly becoming symbol of unity, integration among entire mankind

Arbaeen which marks forty days after Ashura is increasingly becoming symbol of unity among mankind.Pilgrims from neighboring countries and from across the world flock to Imam Hossein (PBUH) holy shrine in Karbala on the occasion.

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Over two million Iranian pilgrims in Karbala to mark Arba’een

Every year, millions of pilgrims reach Karbala for Arba’een from across Iraq and abroad, especially neighboring Iran, which marked the occasion this year on Thursday.

Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum to host Arba’een ceremony

A mourning ceremony in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hossein (PBUH) and his faithful disciples will be held at Imam Khomeini’s shrine in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Leader hails Arbaeen pilgrimage as outstanding event

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has applauded the growing enthusiasm for commemoration of Arbaeen.

Pilgrims marching towards Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen

Millions of pilgrims marching toward Karbala ahead of Arba’een

Arba’een marks the anniversary of the 40th day following Ashura. This year the occasion falls on Thursday, November 09, and the commemoration ceremonies will last until the following evening.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.