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80-km tablecloth of Arbaeen is a marvel of faith, hospitality, and unity
Eman Sakina
Every year, millions of Shia Muslims from across the globe converge on Iraq to mark the Arbaeen pilgrimage—a profound spiritual journey that commemorates the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Husain ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The Arbaeen walk from Najaf to Karbala, a distance of about 80 kilometres, is not only a religious act but a grand exhibition of devotion, brotherhood, and hospitality.
Among the m...