Iranians embark on Arbaeen pilgrimage

The international border of Mehran in Iran’s Ilam Province has been hosting Arbaeen pilgrims from across Iran, who go 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 September 17.

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

Also, according to the announcement of the customs of Ilam Province, 750 trucks and other heavy vehicles carrying items and supplies entered the territory of Iraq from the border of Mehran to provide services to the pilgrims on the route of Arbaeen March.

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