🕯️ Arbaeen Pilgrimage

🕯️ Arbaeen Pilgrimage – The Greatest Peaceful March on Earth

Arbaeen is a deeply spiritual pilgrimage marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali (peace be upon him) in the Battle of Karbala.
It takes place on the 20th of Safar in the Islamic calendar and is considered the largest annual peaceful gathering in the world, with over 20 million participants from Iraq and across the globe.

✨ What Makes Arbaeen Unique?

Pilgrims walk hundreds of kilometers on foot from all over Iraq to reach Karbala.

Along the way, thousands of Husseini service tents (mawakib) provide free food, water, accommodation, and medical care.

The pilgrimage atmosphere is filled with spiritual devotion, unity, generosity, and brotherhood.

🧭 Religious Tour – Arbaeen Walk (From Babylon to Karbala)

⏳ Duration: 2 Days
📍 Starting Point: Babylon Province (Hillah)
🎯 Final Destination: Karbala
🗓️ Suggested Dates: 18–19 Safar (Two days before Arbaeen Day)

🗓️ Day 1 – Babylon to Al-Mahawil to Al-Iskandariya

08:00 AM – Gathering at Babylon hotel or designated meeting point
📍 Briefing about the pilgrimage + distribution of supplies (water, scarf, light backpack)

09:00 AM – Start walking from the area of Ancient Babylon (Hanging Gardens ruins)
🚶 Guided walk along the pilgrim route (Mashaya path), led by a bilingual local guide

12:00 PM – Arrive at Al-Mahawil town
🍽️ Lunch break at one of the mawakib (free traditional Iraqi meal)
🛏️ Rest or short nap in a shaded rest area

03:00 PM – Resume walking toward Al-Iskandariya
📸 Take photos, talk to other pilgrims, document the unique experience

07:00 PM – Arrive at a rest station (tent/husseiniya) for overnight stay
🛌 Simple lodging with dinner, water, and warm hospitality

🗓️ Day 2 – Tuwairij to Karbala (The Tuwairij Run Experience)

06:00 AM – Breakfast and spiritual preparation
🚌 Short transfer to the city of Tuwairij (Al-Hindiya)

08:00 AM – Arrive in Tuwairij – join the legendary Tuwairij Run
🏃 Millions of pilgrims begin their symbolic rush to Imam Hussein’s shrine, chanting:
"Ya Hussein! Labbayka Ya Hussein!"

11:00 AM – Enter Karbala city among thousands of chanting pilgrims
📍 Warm welcome by locals – spiritual atmosphere intensifies

12:00 PM – Reach the Shrine of Imam Hussein and Abul-Fadl Al-Abbas
🕊️ Free time for prayer, reflection, and personal spiritual moments

02:00 PM – Closing lunch in a major mawkib
🚌 Optional return to Babylon or Baghdad (or continue your stay in Karbala)

✅ Tour Includes:

Bilingual guide (Arabic + English)

Organized stops and services at mawakib

Safe overnight rest in designated stations

3 traditional meals + water + snacks

“Labbayk Ya Hussein” souvenir scarf

Optional professional photography service

📌 Important Notes:

The journey is entirely safe and highly organized

Comfortable walking shoes and black modest clothing are recommended

Medical support and first aid kits are available upon request

Advance registration is required due to the scale of the event