Iranians embark on Arbaeen pilgrimage

The international border of Mehran in Iran’s Ilam Province has been hosting Arbaeen pilgrims from across Iran, going to Iraq to join the Arbaeen March and visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala.

The Arbaeen pilgrimage, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of Shia Muslims, and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad [PBUH].

Each year, a huge crowd of people flocks to Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) is located, to perform mourning rituals.

This year Arbaeen falls on August 4.

In the meantime, health and treatment facilities have been established at the Mehran border crossing to provide services to Arbaeen pilgrims if needed.