Arbaeen, 40 days after Ashura

40 days after Ashura is called Arbaeen (/ærbæyi:n/).

The Arbaeen ceremony is one of the largest peaceful gatherings in the world that is annually occurs 40 days after the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH), and his companions on the day of Ashura. 

Arbaeen , 40 days after Ashura

Millions of Muslims around the world make their way to the city of Karbala in Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen every year. many of these pilgrims make a journey of 55 miles or so, on their own foot for the love of Imam Hussain (PBUH) despite the terrorist attacks. 

Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen

Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen

Walking to Karbala for Arbaeen

Walking to Karbala

Walking to Karbala

Karbala is the city where the holy shrine of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson is held in and it was the destination of an estimated more than 20 million people in Arbaeen 2014.

This year, Arbaeen will fall on Saturday 13th, December 2014.

The holy shrine the prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussain (PBUH)

Stay tuned for more photos from Arbaeen.

Many thanks to arbaeen.me for these photos.