INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Arbaeen commemoration, which has been taking place since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), has gained global attention in the past decade
due to the significant increase in the number of pilgrims attending the event, ISNA reported on Monday.Every year, Iran's eastern border
serves as a gathering place for pilgrims who make a stop in the country on their journey to Iraq
The coming together of different cultures and people from various backgrounds, year after year, can result in a beautiful fusion of ideas
This mixing and intertwining of cultures can give rise to new cultural creations and advancements.During the years when the Arbaeen rituals
were constrained due to the coronavirus outbreak, numerous touching videos and mournful elegies were created by Iranian and Iraqi eulogists,
as they conveyed their longing and sense of loss caused by their forced separation.Every year, Iranians express their gratitude to the
people of Iraq in their heartfelt Arabic elegies, honoring their exceptional hospitality
In turn, the Iraqis graciously extend an invitation to their Iranian guests to participate in various mourning rituals, eagerly expressing
number of Iraqi visitors who flock to pay their respects at the shrine of Imam Reza (AS) during the concluding days of the lunar month of
intermingling and coexistence of Shia pilgrims during the Arbaeen Walk can create a unique opportunity for cultural activists from different
progress and impact on Shia culture
In recent years, several cultural centers have emerged in a number of countries such as Iran, Iraq, and other neighboring nations, all
inspired by the Arbaeen event.The event serves as a unifying force, strengthening the bond between popular groups from Iran and Iraq,
fostering a sense of togetherness
Throughout the year, the bond of unity and friendship will endure, leaving lasting and cherished memories of the pilgrimage in the hearts
and minds of the participants.That's why, in spite of the numerous obstacles, countless individuals strive relentlessly each year to
embark on the journey to Karbala for Arbaeen pilgrimage.SAB/
