Iran Press/ Middle East: Today, September 6, 2023, Safar 20, 1445, is the day of Arbaeen, with millions of people gathering in Karbala, Iraq, to commemorate the occasion.
Iran Press News Agency shows live footage of the people observing mourning rituals in Karbala over the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) from different cities of Iraq on Wednesday, the largest gathering in the world.
More than two weeks ago, people from all walks of life and different nationalities started their journey to Karbala in the 2023 Arbaeen March global event.
The journey and its rituals are held annually days before Arbaeen, 40 days after Ashura Day when Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions were martyred in Karbala.
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram. In 61 AH (October 10, 680 CE), Imam Hussain (AS) and his true companions were martyred in the battle against the army of then-time tyrant Yazid I, led by 'Umar b. Sa'd.
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