The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in the Iraqi city of Najaf is decorated ahead of the birth anniversary of the first Shia Imam.

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), is adorned by new flag on the eve of the birth anniversary of the first Shia Imam and cousin of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) is decorated with flowers to mark the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab, daughter of the first Shia Imam.

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam, in the Iraqi city of Najaf, is clad in black on the eve of the demise anniversary of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Millions of pilgrims visit the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam in Najaf on the way to their pilgrimage to Karbala for Arba'een procession.

Pilgrims attended the vigil held to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (AS), first Shia Imam, in his shrine in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq.

Millions of people march all the way from different Iraqi cities to the holy city of Karbala to attend Arba’een procession. A number of pilgrims take Tariq-ul-Ulima route from the holy city of Najaf.

People attending the great march of Arba’een take the route from Wadi-ul-Salam in the holy city of najaf to Karbala.