{"id":142435,"date":"2026-05-19T18:30:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/uncategorized\/142435-pilgrims-begin-journey-from-nasiriyah-to-karbala-for-day-of-arafah-prayers\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T18:30:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:30:38","slug":"pilgrims-begin-journey-from-nasiriyah-to-karbala-for-day-of-arafah-prayers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/news\/atabat\/142435-pilgrims-begin-journey-from-nasiriyah-to-karbala-for-day-of-arafah-prayers\/","title":{"rendered":"Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers<br \/>\n&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<br \/>\nAs the Day of Arafah approaches, groups of Iraqi pilgrims have started their walk from Nasiriyah to the holy city of Karbala.<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrims are setting up rest stations (mukabs) along the route and engaging in spiritual preparations to perform the Dua of Arafah near the sacred shrines.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Shia Waves Agency, the spiritual procession has drawn large numbers of devotees of the Ahlul Bayt (peace be upon them), reflecting the strong religious commitment and communal participation in this annual ritual.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pilgrims Begin Journey from Nasiriyah to Karbala for Day of Arafah Prayers &#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211; As the Day of Arafah approaches, groups of Iraqi pilgrims have started their walk from Nasiriyah to the holy city of Karbala. 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