Hawzah News Agency- In a note published by Hawzah News, Salehi emphasized that pilgrimage in Islamic culture is not merely an individual act of worship but a profound social and civilizational movement. She described the Arbaeen walk as a manifestation of this collective spirituality, in which women play a decisive role.
Salehi noted that the participation of women in Arbaeen continues the historical mission of Hazrat Zaynab (SA), who preserved the message of Karbala after Ashura. Today, women actively contribute to the pilgrimage by accompanying families, managing procession affairs, welcoming pilgrims, and narrating their experiences — thereby reinforcing the soft, human, and missionary dimension of the event.
She underlined that women’s presence in Arbaeen has lasting effects on families and society. “A woman who walks the path of Karbala with her husband and children transmits values such as patience, sacrifice, and solidarity to the next generation,” she said. This experience, according to Salehi, transforms families into “mobile educational workshops,” where children and parents alike learn discipline, service, and commitment to ideals.
Beyond the family sphere, women promote the culture of Arbaeen through narration, cultural activities, and artistic expressions such as poetry, memoirs, and handicrafts. Salehi described this as a form of “popular diplomacy” and soft power that communicates the message of Karbala to audiences worldwide.
She stressed that Arbaeen presents a balanced and inspiring model of Muslim women: individuals who preserve their veil and chastity while also engaging in collective management, intercultural dialogue, and social participation. Many processions, she added, are organized or led by women, demonstrating their managerial and leadership capacities.
According to Salehi, the impact of women’s presence in Arbaeen extends beyond the event itself, fostering confidence, active participation, and service-oriented spirit upon their return home. “Women pilgrims form part of a vast cultural network that transcends borders and strengthens global solidarity among Shiites and even non-Shiites,” she concluded.
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