Iraq’s Massive, Peaceful Annual Arba’een Pilgrimage Is Beginning Now

Arba'een's record-worthy: massive gathering, long table, free meals, brave volunteers, despite security risks.

[{"selector":"#anim-af481a62-437e-46de-a791-5814e5d9fdb0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2309d106-d729-49ab-a18b-d4de4fed3ace","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 123.36334%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-46be6a3b-514f-4e81-9278-4971b3add0b6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Arba'een ignored by media's negativity bias. Inspiring peaceful event in defiance of terror deserves attention.

[{"selector":"#anim-b0ced89e-f7fb-450b-bf58-f8aa67a3186a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d532d3e2-4853-4c04-ab77-77507fe5e433","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8ede0864-249b-4a58-91c4-f755fafc5104","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

21M defy Covid, terrorism, unite at Arba’een, displaying interfaith solidarity in Iraq's unprecedented gathering.

[{"selector":"#anim-363ddf81-d7cf-4822-91ac-72dbc15a5141 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.1138060553920286%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0b6b86c7-c240-45bf-8f94-ad8527def699","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5574af6e-54b5-4fc2-b0a7-e734d1c7c9d4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 128.21472%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Arba’een: Honors Husayn's tragic death. Millions gather in Karbala to commemorate revered Islamic occasion.

[{"selector":"#anim-ae644b2c-0eb5-40a9-9160-a9f755afd691 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-2.4020523356727614%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b855902-ad4c-4160-87ee-fa39dcf5e549","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4397d59a-f154-4f9a-984a-e91a26e0caea","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Husayn's tragic death shaped Islamic history, inspiring generations through his heroic legacy and family bonds.

[{"selector":"#anim-01dc01bd-4fb0-4747-8a55-ad45c1dae40e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.002565419590952%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2f316705-263b-4e22-8a71-f146e272bff5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c4f9fa85-630a-4dd6-8cd1-90a4052e6f20","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Husayn's life: Prophet's farewell, last pilgrimage, religious reminders, marked by early tragedy and family love.

[{"selector":"#anim-e4f32ed5-ab4c-488f-8371-be352b25aa89 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-0.8227029249679175%, -0.4734846013992936%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bff0c6ff-4864-4b17-b86a-7080b29aad10","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af093f93-ebf1-4453-aadc-c7ab88329a63","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Heir Ali named leader, allegiance given. Husayn inherits but faces tragedy - mother's death defending Ali.

[{"selector":"#anim-f992db9f-dbb9-4453-8df5-8405e876d39a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0.48041046713455304%, -4.54545454545454%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7a08d9ea-a0b2-452c-982f-298acfcaf8b1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8255a701-d25f-4a36-95a0-5068ccfc9acd","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Fatima saved her family, Shi'as after her death. Ali ruled reluctantly after riots, under Quran and traditions.

[{"selector":"#anim-217f45ef-27ec-4f30-b1ed-f873528fc0d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 2.7581644055565207e-7%) scale(0.9090909090909091)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-10cbd7b8-e992-4b47-b8bc-7aa247548ab8","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c0d398c4-4b86-4b51-bee4-603006b778a5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 124.03382%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

CLICK HERE TO READ

[{"selector":"#anim-c6e1915e-c395-4e75-8e25-db8c0dd83f17","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}]