More than 2 million cross Iran’s borders as Arbaeen pilgrimage draws millions
More than two million Iranian pilgrims have safely crossed the country's borders to attend the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, one of the most monumental religious congregations throughout the world, in Iraq, a police commander says.
General Mohammad Sharafi said on Thursday that a total of 2.4 million people have registered for the pilgrimage.
Of that number, he added, more than two million pilgrims have already left the country's borders “in safe and sound condition."
He noted that around 500,000 pilgrims have also returned to Iran after their pilgrimage.
Sharafi stressed that maintaining security remains the police’s top responsibility during the pilgrimage.
“Throughout this period, the commuting of two million pilgrims was carried out without any security problems,” Sharafi said.
Arbaeen pilgrims are welcomed by kind-hearted Iraqi children on their way to Karbala.
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Arbaeen marks the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), and his loyal companions.
Every year, pilgrims descend on Karbala from all over the world to mark the occasion, which bears remarkable significance among them as witnessed by their taking long journeys on foot towards the city out of religious zeal and spiritual dedication.
More than 21 million people made the pilgrimage last year.
For over 13 centuries, the city has been the spiritual epicenter for the faithful, drawing the monumental crowds to commemorate the sacrifice and legacy of Imam Hussain (AS), reverently remembered as the Master of Martyrs.
As in previous years, this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage stood as a powerful reminder of the resilience, devotion, and unity of the faithful to honor the sacrifices made by Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.
The historic sacrifices saw the religious icon and his 72-strong companions brave the tyrant of the time, Yazid ibn Muawiyah, and his forces, ultimately meeting martyrdom in a battle that has echoed through centuries.
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