An Iraqi man distribute water among Shia Muslim pilgrims marching from Najaf towards Shrine city of Karbala. Every year, millions of Shia Muslims and some from other faiths undertake a 20-day pilgrimage on foot from various cities in Iraq and Iran to the holy city of Karbala. This pilgrimage is in remembrance of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who died in a battle in 680 AD. On the 40th day of mourning for Hussein, known as Arbaeen, pilgrims converge in Karbala to pay tribute at his shrine. Along the way, volunteers provide food, water, and shelter, and villagers open their
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An Iraqi man distribute water among Shia Muslim pilgrims marching from Najaf towards Shrine city of Karbala. Every year, millions of Shia Muslims and some from other faiths undertake a 20-day pilgrimage on foot from various cities in Iraq and Iran to the holy city of Karbala. This pilgrimage is in remembrance of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who died in a battle in 680 AD. On the 40th day of mourning for Hussein, known as Arbaeen, pilgrims converge in Karbala to pay tribute at his shrine. Along the way, volunteers provide food, water, and shelter, and villagers open their doors to the pilgrims.