Non-Muslims visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) describe their view about the place. Millions of Muslims and non-Muslims visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala every year. Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was martyred together with 72 of his companions fighting ...

Pilgrims from across Iraq and 80 Muslim and non-Muslim countries arrive in the holy city of Karbala to attend the Arba'een procession which marks martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is covered with red carpet as part of preparations for the mourning month of Muharram when Muslims mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

Servants at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam clean the dome as part of preparations for the mourning month of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of the Imam.

Muslims hold prayer on the Day of Arafat at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS). Arafah is the second day of Hajj and an Islamic holiday that falls on the 9th day of Dhu al-Hijjah.

Iraq is constructing the first underground accommodation complex for the pilgrims visiting the shrines in the holy city of Karbala.

Pilgrims are arriving from different countries and Iraqi cities to attend the Arba’een procession. The holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) sees one of the most crowded times of the year.