In Indian-controlled Kashmir, tens of thousands of Shia Muslims participate in the Arba’een mourning ceremonies.

Millions of Muslims from around the world are making their way to the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark the occasion at Imam Hussein’s holy shrine.

The 40th day anniversary of the martyrdom of the grandson of the holy Prophet Muhammad in the land of Karbala is commemorated by billions worldwide.

The Arba'een pilgrimage is the world's largest religious gathering. It is held in the city of Karbala in Iraq at the end of the 40-day mourning period following the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

In this edition of the subcontinent,we’ll take a look at how the story of Karbala and the sacrifice of Imam Hussain unites the people of the Indian Subcontinent

People across Afghanistan are commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain, known as Arba'een.

People in Iran have marked Arba'een, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad.