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.
Imam Khomeini once advised that, “Keep alive Karbala and the blessed name of His Holiness the Doyen of the Martyrs. His memorial and sacrifices have kept alive Islam.”
With mass participation in Arbaeen, the believers and faithful people pledge that they will continue to follow the path of justice.
Millions of pilgrims have gathered in Karbala to attend the upcoming Arba’een religious rituals.
Imam Hussein is a highly-venerated figure not only among Shias but also Sunni Muslims. Even some groups of Iraqi Christians join the march to Karbala.
Millions of people gather each year and march towards the holy shrine of Imam Hossein (PBUH). The pilgrimage is considered as a symbol of purification and an effort for establishment of justice and divine values.
In recent years, alongside the Shia Muslims, a large number of Sunni Muslims can be seen taking part in the Arabeen ceremony
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic in his speeches stressed the need for preachers to promote the universal perspectives of the message of Ashura and Arba’een.
The founder of the Islamic Revolution also once said in a historic address that the months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive.
The great leader of contemporary Muslim world also emphasized that the Islamic Revolution had been deeply inspired by message of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam.
The massive gatherings on Ashura and Arbaeen occasion in Karbala had been a prediction of Imam Khomeini which became true.