What could bring 21 million people into the streets of Iraq?

They walk for days under the sun, driven by grief and resistance – turning an ancient tragedy into the world’s most powerful act of faith

Arbaeen is one of the world’s most significant and massive religious events. It commemorates the tragic death of Imam Hussein – the son of Imam Ali and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

In Iraq, Arbaeen is far more than a religious ritual. It is a powerful social, cultural, and spiritual gathering that draws millions of pilgrims from around the globe. This year, officials counted 21,103,524 arrivals.

For many Shiites, the journey begins weeks before the date itself. They set out on foot from towns and cities…

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