Syed Shahriyar

Aug 26, 2024 | freepresskashmir.news | Syed Shahriyar

More than 21 million people participated in the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq this year, according to the Associated Press. Arbaeen, marking the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world and a significant event for Shia Muslims, particularly in Iraq and Iran. It was  be observed this year from the evening of Sunday (August 25) to Monday (August 26).

Sep 6, 2023 | aljazeera.com | Syed Shahriyar

Karbala, Iraq – Every year, millions of Shia Muslims and some people of other faiths from around the world take part in a special pilgrimage ritual, culminating in what is arguably the world’s largest public gathering. Usually on foot, for about 20 days, the pilgrims trek hundreds of kilometres from cities around Iraq and Iran to the holy city of Karbala where they commemorate the death in battle of Imam Hussein.

May 31, 2023 | independent.co.uk | Syed Shahriyar

May 29, 2022 | natgeotraveller.in | Syed Shahriyar

Apr 1, 2022 | religionunplugged.com | Syed Shahriyar