It is observed on Safar 20 or 21, the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in 680 AD.,
What is Arbaeen Karbala?
The Arabic word for the number 40 is Arbaeen and signifies the end of a 40-day mourning period for Hussein and others killed at Karbala. According to most Islamic schools of law, a person who dies is mourned for 40 days by loved ones.27-Sept-2021
What is the world's biggest pilgrimage?
The Arba'een Pilgrimage, or the Arba'een Walk or Karbala Walk, is the world's largest annual public gathering.
What does Arbaeen meaning?
Arbaeen means forty in Arabic as forty days is the traditional length of mourning after the death of a family member or loved one in Muslim traditions.
What is the Festival of Chehlum?
It is observed on Safar 20 or 21, the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in 680 AD.