Millions observe Arba’een in Karbala in homage to Imam Hussein’s sacrifices Millions of Muslims across the world are observing the annual mourning rituals of Arba’een, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam. Mourners are mainly descending on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to partake in the annual religious event. The black-clad pilgrims gathered at Imam Hussein’s holy shrine in Karbala on Saturday to culminate a week-long procession in commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, who…
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