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22 million pilgrims flock to Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 6 Sep 2023 20:52
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Millions of Muslim pilgrims gather in Karbala, Iraq, to observe Arbaeen, marking 40 days since the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.

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  •  Muslim pilgrims mark the holiday of Arbaeen, , in Karbala, Iraq, Sept. 6, 2023 (AP)
    Muslim pilgrims mark the religious occasion of Arbaeen, in Karbala, Iraq, Sept. 6, 2023. (AP)

Since the early morning hours, the city of Karbala in central Iraq has witnessed a massive influx of millions of pilgrims from the Muslim community to observe Arbaeen. 

Arbaeen marks the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein in the Battle of Karbala.

Crowds of pilgrims in Karbala reached their peak on the eve of Arbaeen, with more than 3.5 million pilgrims coming from outside Iraq, in addition to millions from within the country.

Administrative officials from the Al-Abbas Shrine's custodianship reported that the number of Arbaeen pilgrims this year exceeded 22 million.

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In a statement, Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani declared the success of the Arbaeen visit and extended his gratitude to the security forces, religious authorities, and procession organizers, praising their contributions to the successful observance of Arbaeen.

"From Karbala, the land of sacrifice, generosity, steadfastness, and unity, we applaud the efforts of the security forces, ministries, provincial administrations, religious authorities, and procession organizers, which have all played an exceptional role in the success of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, setting the finest examples of boundless generosity," the Prime Minister said in a statement.

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The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, with its various departments and staff, has been fully mobilized to provide the best services to mourners and visitors arriving in Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

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