Journalist and commentator Syed Zafar Mehdi says the Arba'een Walk is the largest and the greatest rally against all forms and manifestations of terrorism, fascism, imperialism, and despotism.

Millions of Muslims across the world are observing the annual mourning rituals of Arba’een, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam. 

Millions of pilgrims have flocked to the Iraqi city of Karbala to mourn the anniversary of the 40th day of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.

Iran's government spokesperson says more than three million Iranian pilgrims have so far flocked to neighboring Iraq to participate in the annual Arba’een commemorations, setting a new record.

Bahraini authorities prevent a distinguished Shia Muslim cleric from traveling to Iraq to join masses of pilgrims marching to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een.

Millions of pilgrims from across the world are converging on the central Iraqi holy city of Karbala for the annual Arba’een commemoration.

Every year, in the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar called Muharram, Muslims and liberated humans from around the world, commemorate the jihad and martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions, in Karbala.