Updated on 23/12/2013
This year, over two million people around the world will InshAllah flock to Iraq to commemorate Arbaeen. We share below reflections from one of the zawaars who will be going to Iraq this year and inshAllah undertake the walk from the Holy City of Najaf to the land of Karbala:
“In a day’s time, I’ll be leaving with a group of my family and friends, leaving behind everything familiar, to make this amazing trip to the land of my Imams (AS).
I cast my mind back remembering another time, another family who left their hometown, and everything they loved, to venture out into an unknown future. Except their fate was different. For Husayn and his family (AS), only the women and children were to return back. And this drives me on..
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20 June 2026 / 4. Muharram 1448
Millions travel from far and wide to visit the city of Karbala to send their salutations to Imam Husayn. In this documentary, we travel with Shaykh Mohammed Al Hilli to the holy lands to explore the importance of the shrine.
We will discuss why do people go and visit Imam Husayn (as), what is the merit in doing so. What is the history of the Shrine and who is exactly buried there and where? Why is his message so important now as it was then? The dome of Imam Husyan (as) and its significance. We will also go into detail about the gates of the shrine and the soil of Kerbala.
This documentary aims to bring to light one of the most important sites for Muslims around the world.
Don't miss out! Book mark this in your calendars and tune in to watch the documentary on 28 th September on Ahlulbayt TV Sky Channel 787 at 19:30 BST.
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