Nov 14, 2016, 1:01 PM

Thousands of Iranians set off Arbaeen pilgrimage

Thousands of Iranians set off Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Thousands of Iranian pilgrims have gathered at Mehran border terminal to pass into Iraq's holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, a sacred Shia Muslim ritual commemoratinf the end of the 40-day mourning period after the killing of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson.

Tags

Your Comment

You are replying to: .
  • captcha