Photos: When Arbaeen Pilgrims See Karbala Shrines
IQNA – At Pole 1407 along the Najaf–Karbala route, Arbaeen pilgrims walking to the holy city catch their first glimpse of the golden domes of shrines in Karbala.
Many pause here, offering their first heartfelt salute before continuing the journey. These photographs, taken on August 13, 2025, capture that moment of emotion and reverence.
Arbaeen marks the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala in 680 AD. It is one of the world’s largest peaceful gatherings, drawing millions of pilgrims—Muslim and non-Muslim alike—from around the globe.
Many walk the 80 kilometers from Najaf to Karbala, a journey of about three days, in remembrance of Hussein’s stand for justice and dignity.
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