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How the Walk

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01 / The Walk

Initially small and at times completely illegal and forced underground, the Arbaeen Walk is a 14 decade strong practice of mourning Hussain ibn Ali (as) by visiting his burial site by foot. Today, over 27 million people participate in the movement, walking the 50 miles from Najaf to Karbala. Through this act of mourning, they reaffirm their commitment to the principles for which Hussain ibn Ali (as) lived (and for which he was ultimately martyred).

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Obtain Permission

Traditionally, the trip begins in Najaf where all pilgrims obtain permission from the father of Hussain (as) and Abbas (as) to embark on the journey.

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Keep Your Eyes Open

Traditionally, the trip begins in Najaf where all pilgrims obtain permission from the father of Hussain (as) and Abbas (as) to embark on the journey.

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Alas! Arrival

Traditionally, the trip begins in Najaf where all pilgrims obtain permission from the father of Hussain (as) and Abbas (as) to embark on the journey.

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See What Others
Are Saying

02 / Testimonials

Hear, listen, and read stories of people inspired by the revolution of Imam al-Hussain (as) to change their life through the most peaceful gathering of humans on the planet. Listen and go along with them on their journey to feel the sights, sounds, and encounters they all experiences and allow it to inspire you to join the walk as well. The Imam (ajtfs) is waiting.

 

Sister Hawra

Year: 2018 Narrative: On the Arbaeen Walk, I felt like every step that I took, every action that I did to move towards Karbala -- everything around me, on a physical level and on a soul level -- had a clear goal and was truly for the Imam. I don’t mean that I was...
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Brother Sajjad

Year: 2018 Narrative: I was lucky to have been invited by Sayed al Shohada previously but never for Arbaeen. This year I was invited along with my family. Initially, you have some plans and coordination but you don’t know what to expect on this trip. I had gone to...
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Sister Khadija

Year 2018 Narrative: I was thinking today, you really it’s like you’re experiencing the Zuhoor (the coming of the 12th Imam), In some ways you feel, this is the Zuhoor, and you’re experiencing it. You see people, from various races, different socio-economic...
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Seyyed Hossein

Year: 2018 Narrative: My experience in Arbaeen is something I could not have imagined before. I had tried to go a few years before to see what is it that everyone is talking about. I could not have imagined the number of people that were there. The first day or two, I...
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Sister Sakina

Year: 2018 Narrative: I live in California. This year, I had the opportunity to go to the Arbaeen walk. Before this trip, I had gone for ziyarah in Iraq four times, but I had never been for the walk. I had always wanted to go, and to understand the greatness. It's one...
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