Tehran (IP)- The Arba'een pilgrims' ritual took place in Tehran's Azadi Square on Friday night.

Iran PressIran News: A large gathering of people from various areas of Tehran came together at Azadi Square to express their love and devotion to Imam Hossein. The ceremony, accompanied by a speech honoring Imam Hossein, created a special spiritual atmosphere.

Arba'een is the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and holds great significance.

On this day, the prisoners of Karbala returned from Levant to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussain.

Before Arba'een, Muslims and Shias begin a journey to Karbala which ends with their arrival on this day to honor the third Shia Imam.

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