Iran Press/ Iran news: Speaking in Iran’s western province of Ilam on Friday, commander of Iran’s police Brigadier General Hossein Ashtari said more than 1.5 million pilgrims have so far left Iran for Iraq through three border crossings to attend this year’s Arbaeen congregation.
Thanks to the caution and vigilance of security forces, there has not been a single security problem at any of the three border crossings, commander of Iran’s police added, Tasnim News Agency reported.
The commander said around 65 percent of the travelers have chosen Mehran border crossing in the province of Ilam to begin their journey to the Iraqi city of Karbala, highlighting the easy and fast process of departure in the border crossing which provides the shortest path for pilgrimage to Karbala.
In Oct. 22, Iranian Police Commander highlighted the facilities provided for pilgrims visiting Iraq during Arbaeen season and said no security problem has been reported along the common borders with the Arab country so far.
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Huge numbers of Shia Muslims are walking to the Iraqi city of Karbala to take part in Arbaeen mourning ceremonies, which is an annual Shiite Muslim religious observance that occurs 40 days after the Day of Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), the third Shiite Imam.
Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) is the symbol of resistance against oppression. The choice made by Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and his small group of family members and companions (peace be upon them), has been a source of inspiration for not just Muslims but for all of humanity, throughout history.
Each year, Shiite Muslims from Iran and other regional countries attend the Arbaeen ceremonies held in the Iraqi city of Karbala, where the shrine of Imam Hussain (Pbuh) is located.
This year’s Arbaeen falls on October 30.
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