Five ways to live the values of Karbala every day
Karbala is not only a story we remember – it is a message we carry. Every Muharram, millions of believers around the world honour the sacrifice of Imam…
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Seven ways to keep the message of Karbala alive throughout the year
Karbala is not only a historical event remembered during Muharram and Safar. It is a living message that continues to guide believers through its lessons of faith, sacrifice,…
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What makes Arbaeen different from any other gathering?
Every year, the world witnesses one of its largest annual peaceful gatherings. Yet unlike sporting events, festivals, or public celebrations, the millions who gather for Arbaeen are united…
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The significance of Ziyarat Arbaeen
Ziyarat Arbaeen is one of the most meaningful acts of devotion for many Shia Muslims around the world. Observed on the twentieth of Safar, Arbaeen marks forty days…
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Five reasons why millions continue to walk to Karbala
Every year, millions of people from around the world set out on an extraordinary journey to Karbala. Some walk for days, while others travel hundreds of miles on…
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Why Arbaeen is unlike any other journey
The Arbaeen journey is one of the most remarkable expressions of faith, devotion, and remembrance in the world. Each year, millions of people travel towards Karbala to honor…
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The man who avenged Karbala: Mukhtar al-Thaqafi and the pursuit of justice
The tragedy of Karbala did not end on the Day of Ashura. Although Imam Hussain (as) and his companions had been martyred, their sacrifice continued to stir the…
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Five facts about the world’s largest annual gathering
Each year, millions of people from around the world make their way to Karbala, Iraq, to commemorate Arbaeen and honor the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (as). More than…
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The first pilgrim to Karbala: Jabir ibn Abdillah al-Ansari and the first Arba’een
Forty days after the tragedy of Karbala, one elderly companion began a journey that would inspire generations. Jabir ibn Abdillah al-Ansari travelled to the land where Imam Hussain…
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