Shia pilgrims in Karbala for Arbaeen

Marking the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Just like the rest of the world, in Iraq, millions of Shia pilgrims from various countries, including Iran, have taken a long walk to the holy city of Karbala. Dressed in black, they are commemorating the tragedy of Karbala in Imam Hussein’s holy shrine.

In the Iranian capital Tehran, tens of thousands of mourners have also marked this historic occasion, which is also a national holiday. Speaking to Press TV, some of the mourners condemned the recent attacks targeting Shia pilgrims in Iraq's holy cities. They said despite the terrorist attacks, they will keep walking from their hometowns to Karbala. 

Arba'een is one of the largest pilgrimage gatherings on Earth, in which every year more than 10 million people go to the city of Karbala. The pilgrims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions who were killed in the Battle of Karbala some 14 hundred years ago. The occasion reminds the faithful of the core message behind Imam Hussein’s martyrdom: establishing justice and fighting injustice, come what may.

By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 08:51:00 pm

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Shia Muslims in Karbala for Arbaeen

Millions of Shia Muslims from around the world have gathered in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to hold the religious rituals of Arbaeen, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam.

According to Press TV, over the past days, large numbers of Shia mourners from various countries, dressed in black, have arrived in Imam Hussein (PBUH)'s holy shrine in Karbala to mourn the tragedy.
Tight security measures were put in place with a large number of security forces deployed in Iraq's holy sites in preparation for the occasion.

Scores of people have been martyred in recent weeks across Iraq in attacks targeting Shia pilgrims as they embark on the traditional walk to Karbala for the Arbaeen rituals.

On Wednesday, several pilgrims were martyred and injured in a car bomb explosion that hit Iraq’s central city of Babil.
On December 31, at least 23 people, including children, were killed and 80 others injured in a fresh wave of attacks in several cities and towns in Iraq.

On December 24, at least 48 people were killed and over 110 others wounded in similar attacks targeting both security guards and civilians across the country, marking the deadliest day in Iraq since November 29, when at least 50 people lost their lives.
Despite the recent spate of terrorist attacks that targeted pilgrims in different Iraqi cities, many pilgrims kept walking from their hometowns to Karbala.

By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 04:29:00 pm

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Tight security at Karbala for Chehlum-Jan 2 2013-Urdu

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By: Mohammed On 1/03/2013 03:55:00 pm

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100,000 Iranian Pilgrims to Attend Arbaeen Ceremonies in Karbala

 

Masud Akhavan predicted that the number of Iranians attending the Arbaeen ceremonies near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) will exceed 100000. 

Arbaeen marks the anniversary of the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions in Karbala. 

He said the Iraqi pilgrims will enter the holy city on foot as no cars are allowed in Karbala during the mourning period, but agreements have been made with Iraqi officials to allow Iranian pilgrims to go to the city by Bus. 

About 16 million devotees of Imam Hussein (AS) were present in Karbala on the day of Arbaeen last, year, Akhavan said, adding that according to the predictions made by the Iraqi officials, this number will rise to 20 to 24 million pilgrims this year. 

On the safety of the pilgrims, Akhavan noted that since a few months ago, the Iraqi government has been planning to ensure security and safety in the holy city for the months of Muharram and Safar, especially for Arbaeen. 

He said one could not guarantee 100-percent security but hoped there will be no unpleasant incident in the city during Arbaeen ceremonies.

By: Mohammed On 1/02/2013 07:38:00 pm

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Chehlum of Imam Hussain (A.S):Terrorism claims 22 lives as pilgrims start reaching Karbala

Nearly two dozen people including Zaireen of Imam Hussain (AS) on way to Karbala have been martyred and over 80 others wounded in a wave of attacks in several cities and towns in Iraq, police and medical sources say.

A total of 15 shootings and bomb attacks struck 13 cities and towns across the country on Monday. At least 22 people were killed.

Three women, two children and two men were killed and four others were wounded in bombings targeting three houses in the town of Mussayib, south of the capital, Baghdad.

A roadside bomb in Kirkuk killed five policemen.

Four people died in a car bombing in Baghdad. One person was killed in Latifiyah and another died in an attack in Tuz Khurmatu.Attacks in the cities of Hilla and Mosul killed two people each.

No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Bombings and shootings have recently intensified across Iraq.

On December 24, at least 48 people were killed and over 110 others wounded in similar attacks targeting both security guards and civilians across the country, marking the deadliest day in Iraq since November 29, when at least 50 people lost their lives.

The Iraqi government has stepped up efforts to increase security across the country over the past few months.

By: Mohammed On 1/01/2013 09:33:00 pm

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