Arbaeen (78)
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All StoriesOver 3.5 Million Iranians Joined Arbaeen Pilgrimage This Year: Official
More than 3.5 million Iranian pilgrims took part in this year’s Arbaeen procession in Iraq, according to a senior Iranian official, who described the event as one of the safest and most magnificent…
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WorldKenya's Muslims Honor Karbala Legacy with Arbaeen Solidarity March
Muslims in Kenya have taken to the streets to commemorate Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), in a show of devotion to the timeless values of sacrifice, justice,…
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WorldIran Seminary Body Praises Iraqi Hospitality During Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The head of Iran's Seminary Services Center has expressed deep appreciation for the generous hospitality shown by the Iraqi people toward Arbaeen pilgrims, with special recognition of the services…
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WorldKashmiri Scholar: Imam Hussein Taught Humanity to Stand Against Oppression
A prominent Kashmiri religious scholar has stated that the uprising of Imam Hussein (AS) taught humanity never to submit to tyranny, injustice, or despotism when defending truth, justice, and…
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WorldBangladesh's Dinajpur Hosts Arbaeen Procession Despite Threats
The Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussein (AS) has been held in the Bangladeshi city of Dinajpur, drawing clerics, scholars, and Shia Muslims from across the country, despite reported threats…
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WorldHope social Foundation commemorated the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein in Dearborn
Hope social Foundation commemorated the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein at Al-Safwa Hall – I.M.A.M in Dearborn in the presence Sayyid Muhammad Baqir Al-Kashmiri, the representative of Ayatollah Sayyid…
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WorldArbaeen Is Living Proof That Ashura Will Never Die: Kashmir's Top Shia Scholar
The Arbaeen pilgrimage stands as shining testimony to the eternal vitality of the Ashura uprising, a movement that continues to inspire free nations across the globe despite centuries of efforts…
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World"A Nation Raised on Ashura Can Never Be Defeated": Iran Envoy Declares US and Israel Powerless
Iran's Ambassador to Russia has declared that adherence to the guardianship (Wilayat) and the culture of martyrdom are the twin pillars of the Iranian nation's power and the secret to its triumph…
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WorldArbaeen Mourning Ceremony Held at Kowsar Cultural Center in Istanbul
The ceremony featured an extensive address by Yusuf Tazegun, Secretary-General of the Ahl al-Bayt Scholars Assembly of Turkey, who focused on the Arbaeen pilgrimage, regional developments, the…
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WorldOver 17 million pilgrims visited Imam Ali Holy Shrine during Arbaeen, officials say
More than 17.5 million pilgrims visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf between the start of the month of Safar and the conclusion of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, according…
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WorldI'm glad I didn't take up the Leader's time!
Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran, appeared before the students gathered for the annual Arbaeen meeting. Taking the microphone in his hand, he spoke a few words in praise of the…
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WorldGrand Arbaeen Procession Held in Suleja, Nigeria by Followers of Sheikh Zakzaky
Coinciding with the arrival of Arbaeen, followers and students of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in the Kaduna region have held a grand Arbaeen procession for Imam Hussein (AS) in the city of Suleja,…
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HOWZAHArbaeen 2026: A Manifestation of the Islamic Ummah's Loyalty to the Martyred Leader
Speaking to reporters at the conclusion of his Arbaeen mission—which included overseeing services for pilgrims, meeting with the custodians of holy shrines, scholars, and grand religious authorities…
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WorldIslamic Movement Concludes Imam Hussain Arbaeen Commemoration
The Islamic movement, under the leadership of Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky (H), on Tuesday concluded the 1448 AH/2026 Arba’een commemoration of Imam Hussain (A.S) with a grand closing ceremony held…
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WorldThe World Came on Foot: Karbala Registers Nearly 20 Million Pilgrims for Arbaeen
KARBALA – The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine has announced that a staggering 19,999,870 pilgrims converged on the holy city of Karbala for the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussain (PBUH) this year, marking…
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WorldArbaeen: Humanity's Largest Pilgrimage Speaks
KARBALA – As millions of pilgrims from across the globe undertake the monumental Arbaeen foot pilgrimage from Najaf to Karbala, scholars, seminarians, preachers and journalists have told Hawzah…
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WorldBaalbek Becomes Sea of Black as Thousands March on Sayyida Khawla Shrine for Arbaeen
BAALBEK – A massive Arbaeen mourning procession has drawn vast crowds in the Lebanese city of Baalbek, with thousands of mourners marching toward the shrine of Sayyida Khawla, daughter of Imam…
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WorldWhy Did Imam Hussain Receive the Greatest Share of Divine Attention?
The Master of Martyrs, Imam Hussain (AS), stands as the pinnacle of iba—the conscious choice of dignity over a life tainted with humiliation. This choice manifested in its most radiant form at…
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WorldAttempts to Silence Imam Hussain's Mourners Represent Yazidi Mentality, Warns Top Pakistani Cleric
RAWALPINDI – The Deputy Chief of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan has declared that the council will always be on the frontlines defending the legal, religious and constitutional rights of…
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WorldArbaeen Walk: A Manifestation of Civilizational Solidarity in the Islamic World
KARBALA – Defying the wishes of the enemies of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUT), the Arbaeen pilgrimage has transcended geographical borders, evolving into a platform for forging a vast network of human…
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WorldArbaeen Flag Hoisted in the Heart of America
DEARBORN, Michigan – The city of Dearborn in the US state of Michigan has hosted its annual Arbaeen march commemorating the memory of Imam Hussein (PBUH), with approximately 45,000 participants…
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WorldAfrican Missionaries Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen Conference
KARBALA, Iraq – On the sidelines of the Arbaeen commemoration, the A'immat al-Huda Assembly has convened a conference of African missionaries in the holy city of Karbala. The gathering brought…
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WorldArbaeen in Africa: Thousands Walk Kaduna-Zaria Route in Honor of Imam Hussein (PBUH)
KADUNA, Nigeria – As the Arbaeen commemoration approaches, thousands of Muslims and followers of Sheikh Ibrahim Yaqoub Zakzaky in Kaduna State have taken part in a massive Arbaeen foot procession…
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SCHOLARSGrand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: Arbaeen is the Product of Lady Zainab's (PBUH) Enduring Message
DAMAWAND – Grand Ayatollah Javadi Amoli has stated that the Arbaeen movement is the direct result of the immortal message delivered by Lady Zainab (PBUH), who famously declared that they would…
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WorldWhy is the Arbaeen Pilgrimage Exclusive to Imam Hussein (PBUH)?
The Deputy Head of Research at the Qom Seminary has elaborated on the jurisprudential and narrative dimensions of the Arbaeen pilgrimage, emphasizing that the visitation is an exclusive rite…
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WorldArbaeen Has Become a Global Movement, Says Allama Afzal Haideri
Hujjat-ul-Islam Allama Muhammad Afzal Haideri, Principal of Jamia Al-Muntazar, Model Town, Lahore, said on the occasion of Arbaeen that Arbaeen is no longer merely a religious gathering but has…
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WorldHead of Islamic Radios and TVs Union visits Lady Masuma shrine's Mowkib
Hojatoleslam Ali Karimian, Head of the Union of Islamic Radios and Televisions, has paid a visit to the mawkib of the holy shrine of Lady Fatima Masumeh (peace be upon her), inspecting the mawkib's…
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WorldFrom Massacre to Millions: Arbaeen's Half-Century War with Tyranny
Beginning in the late 1960s, Iraq's Ba'ath Party imposed gradual yet sweeping restrictions on Shia religious observances, most notably the Arbaeen pilgrimage. These measures culminated in an…
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WorldWomen: The Eternal Guardians of Arbaeen and Architects of a Faith-Based Civilization
Women have historically played a pivotal role in the Arbaeen pilgrimage, a legacy that extends from preserving the message of the Ashura uprising to actively participating in civilizational developmen…
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WorldIslamabad Hosts Memorial for Martyred Leader, Scholars Call for Muslim Unity
A dignified memorial and tribute ceremony was held at Jamiat-ul-Kauthar, Islamabad, under the auspices of the Pakistan representative office of al-Mustafa International University, to honor the…
