Non-Shia News agency publishes photos of Arbaeen pilgrims

“Shia Muslims in Iraq commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Hussein” was a title MEMO (Middle East Monitor) used to publish several photos depicting the devotion of Shia followers of Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) to Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

The photos show children, teenagers, the young and old trudging in mud towards Karbala to commemorate the Arbaeen event from far locations in Iraq, some holding huge flags to express their loyalty to the Master of the Martyrs.

Most outstanding is a photo of a woman leaning against a flag and staring at the path, apparently taking a moment to rest before continuing her long walk towards Karbala.

Every year thousands march from Ra’s Al-Bisha region in the Al-Faw town towards Karbala, a distance of 745 kilometres, in memory of Prophet Mohammed’s beloved grandson Al-Hussein, peace be upon them.