Grand Ayatollah Shirazi praises generosity and hospitality of Iraqis during Holy Arba’een

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, praised the Iraqi people for their generous services and hospitality provided to the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, during the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

In a series of statements published on the official website of his office under the title “Thank You, Iraq,” the Grand Marja remarked: “The noble Iraqi people are truly deserving of praise and appreciation.”

“We have all witnessed during the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, and you have experienced firsthand, that many Iraqis, despite their hardships and numerous challenges, and with much of their population living in poverty, do everything within their means to host the pilgrims of Imam Hussein,” Grand Ayatollah Shirazi added.

He pointed out that what the people of Iraq provide during this pilgrimage embodies the values of sacrifice and generosity that they have been raised with through their close connection to the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.

It is worth noting that the Arbaeen Pilgrimage sees millions of people from various parts of the world flocking to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.