More Photos of Arbaeen in Karbala

TEHRAN (IQNA) – Millions of Shia pilgrims converged on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala in the past few days to mark Arbaeen, commemorating the end of a 40-day mourning period after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

Here are some photos by Reuters and other news agencies depicting the Arbaeen march toward Karbala and the mourning rituals in the holy city.

 

Source: IBTimes