Millions of people from across the world are gathering for an 80-kilometre walk from Najaf to Karbala, commemorating Arbaeen—the 40th day following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (a.s), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Among these millions worldwide, hundreds of devout individuals from Mumbai have commenced their Arbaeen Walk, embarking from the revered shrine of Imam Ali (a.s) in Najaf, with the aim of completing the 80-kilometer journey in 3-5 days.

The Arbaeen Walk holds great significance for Shia Muslims. They visit the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in remembrance of Imam Hussain (a.s) and his father Imam Ali (a.s). During the Arbaeen Walk, the pilgrims, also called as the Zaereens of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (a.s), remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s). The Arbaeen Walk encapsulates the message that Imam Hussain stood for 1400 years ago.