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  2. Arba'in pilgrimage - Wikipedia

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    As with other Shia rituals of Karbala, [31] the Arba'in pilgrimage was banned by Saddam Hussein, [32] who favored the Sunni minority in Iraq, [31] and viewed Shia rituals as a political threat. [32] The pilgrimage was revived immediately after his deposal in 2003 and that year's march to Karbala thus symbolized Shia defiance of Sunni regional ...

  3. Arba'in - Wikipedia

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    Arba'in is a day of pilgrimage to the shrine of Husayn in Karbala, Iraq. Pilgrims arrive there in large numbers, often on foot. The most popular route is Najaf to Karbala, as many pilgrims first travel to Najaf and then walk from there to Karbala, some eighty kilometers away, which usually takes three days on foot. Along the way, volunteers ...

  4. Ziyarat of Arba'een - Wikipedia

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    Ziyarat Arba'een (Arabic: زیارة الأربعین) is an annual pilgrimage that takes place in the holy city of Karbala in Iraq. It is the world's largest pilgrimage, reaching an estimated number of over 22 million pilgrims in 2023. The pilgrimage seeks to honour the death of the third Shi'ite Imam, Husayn ibn Ali, who was a grandson of ...

  5. Shi'ite pilgrimage fans fears of spreading COVID-19 in Iraq - AOL

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    In a normal year, up to 20 million mostly Shi'ite Muslims take part in the 'Arbaeen' pilgrimage to the holy city of Kerbala to commemorate Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, who was ...

  6. The pilgrimage throughout history - AOL

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    Every year, Shiite Muslims mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Hussain with a mourning period that lasts a total of 50 days. Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram ...

  7. List of largest peaceful gatherings - Wikipedia

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    Pilgrimage Karbala Iraq [14] [15] Kumbh Mela 30 January 2001 20 million Pilgrimage Prayagraj India [16] Arba'een Pilgrimage September 2021 16.3 million Pilgrimage Karbala Iraq [17] Arba'een Pilgrimage October 2018 15.3 million Pilgrimage Karbala Iraq [17] Arba'een Pilgrimage October 2019 15.2 million Pilgrimage Karbala Iraq [17] Arba'een ...

  8. File:Arba'een Pilgrimage In mehran City, Iran, Shia Muslim 24 ...

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    English: The Arba'een Pilgrimage is the world's largest public gathering that is held every year in Iraq. This Ziyarah (pilgrimage) is held at the end of the 40-day mourning period following Ashura, the religious ritual for the commemoration of the Prophet Mohammad's grandson Husayn ibn Ali's martyrdom in 680.

  9. Holiest sites in Islam - Wikipedia

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    Mada'in, Iraq, is known for its historic significance and the tomb of Salman the Persian, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and revered figure in Shia Islam. The site attracts many pilgrims annually. [107] Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, Iran, is a popular pilgrimage site for Shia Muslims.