Five ways to live the values of Karbala every day
Karbala is a reminder that faith is not only something we hold in our hearts – it is something we demonstrate through the way we live. Every Muharram,…
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Seven ways to keep the message of Karbala alive throughout the year
The events of Karbala continue to inspire millions of believers around the world with lessons of faith, sacrifice, courage and standing for truth. While Muharram and Safar are…
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What makes Arbaeen different from any other gathering?
Every year, one of the world's largest annual peaceful gatherings takes place in Karbala. Unlike festivals, sporting events, or public celebrations, Arbaeen brings together millions of people for…
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The significance of Ziyarat Arbaeen
Every year on the twentieth of Safar, millions of believers around the world commemorate Arbaeen, marking forty days since the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) in Karbala. For…
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Five reasons why millions continue to walk to Karbala
Every year, millions of people from around the world make an extraordinary journey to Karbala. Some walk for days, while others travel hundreds of kilometres on foot. Despite…
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Why Arbaeen is unlike any other journey
Every year, millions of people from around the world take part in the Arbaeen journey, travelling towards Karbala to honour Imam Hussain (as) and remember the sacrifice that…
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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 inspire believers…
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Five facts about the world’s largest annual gathering
Every year, millions of people from around the world travel to Karbala, Iraq, to commemorate Arbaeen and honour the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (as). What began as a…
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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 become a symbol of love and devotion for generations. Jabir ibn Abdillah al-Ansari…
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