Millions of pilgrims on Saturday have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS), the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam. Pilgrims, which this year number 20 million from around the world, arrive in Karbala after trekking about 70 ...
Millions of Iraqi, Arab, Iranian and foreign visitors have been flocking into the Iraqi Holy City of Karbala to mark Arbaeen anniversary (commemoration the 40th day following Imam Hussein’s martyrdom). Dozens of thousands of Iraqis voluntarily serve the visitors, providing them with food, beverage and medical stuffs. It’s worth noting ...