Iraq's Arba’een 2024 Amid War: Watch 21 Million Muslims in Karbala Show Solidarity with Palestine

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This year’s Arba’een commemorations in Karbala have shattered records, with 21.48 million Muslims from across the globe gathering in the holy city. The pilgrimage, marking the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), has seen not just a massive turnout but also a powerful display of unity and resistance. Pilgrims from countries like Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and many others came to pay their respects and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. Join us as we delve into the deep religious and geopolitical significance of this year’s Arba’een, where faith and political statements converge.    #Arbaeen2024 #Karbala #ImamHussein #Palestine #GazaConflict #MiddleEast #MuslimUnity #ReligiousPilgrimage #Solidarity #GlobalGathering                 ~PR.274~ED.102~HT.334~

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00:00This year's urban commemorations in Karbala have set a new record for

00:29pilgrimage attendance. According to the management of the Hazrat Abbas Air Shrine,

00:35an astonishing 21.48 million Muslims gathered in the Iraqi holy city for this significant

00:43religious event. This massive turnout highlights Erbian as one of the world's largest religious

00:52gatherings. Among the crowds of pilgrims were approximately 3.5 million from Iran,

01:01a notable figure reflecting the strong participation from neighbouring countries. Pilgrims also

01:08came from Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and other nations.

01:16Erbian, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain, attracts

01:23millions who travel to Karbala to pay their respects. Imam Hussain A.S., the grandson

01:30of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, is commemorated during this period and

01:37pilgrims seek to touch the glided grail surrounding his tomb and slip messages through the bars.

01:44The pilgrimage is characterised by participants carrying their belongings in backpacks or

01:50bags, many making the journey on foot from various directions toward Karbala. The holy

01:57city is home to two significant mausoleums, one for Imam Hussain A.S. and the other for

02:04his brother, Abbas ibn Ali, facing each other. This year, Erbian has also seen a strong display

02:13of solidarity with Palestinians. Many pilgrims have prominently displayed Palestinian flags

02:20in response to Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza. Since October 7 of last year, Israel's

02:27military operations in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 40,334 Palestinians,

02:35with the majority being women and children. Additionally, around 93,356 Palestinians

02:43have sustained injuries as a result of the aggression. The massive turnout for Erbian

02:50underscores not only the profound religious significance of the event but also reflects

02:56broader geopolitical and humanitarian sentiments resonating among the pilgrims.

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