The director of the 6^th International Arbaeen Pilgrimage Scientific Seminar stated, “Arbaeen pilgrimage is not just crying and mourning for the sufferings of AhlulBayt (a.s.), rather it is a school that teaches us freedom, independence and resistance.”

The Secretary General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (a.s.) stated, “The presence of millions of pilgrims in the Arbaeen Walk is the answer to the call of the Imam as he said, “Is there anyone who can help me”.”

The professor of Najaf seminary said, “Every ummah and nation needs a symbol and rituals that brings unity. Now the Arbaeen pilgrimage has become a symbol for Shiism.”

The 6^th International Arbaeen Pilgrimage Scientific Seminar was started by the Karbala Center for Studies and Research in cooperation with Iraqi institutions and universities.

The director of the Center for Studies and Research of Karbala stated, “The 6^th international Seminar of Arbaeen will be held with the presence of the presidents of Iraqi universities.”

The grave of Martyr Sayed Mustafa Khomeini is located in the shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.), next to the grave of Mohammad Hossein Gharavi Esfahani, known as the “company”. After the pilgrimage of Imam Ali (a.s.), pilgrims come to the rave of martyr Mustafa Khomeini and recite Surah Fatiha.

During his visit to Samarra, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran met with the officials of the city, and on behalf of the government and people of Iran expressed his appreciation and gratitude for good cooperation and hospitality of the Iraqi people and authorities during the Arbaeen ceremony.

The governor of Karbala stated, “Arbaeen pilgrimage this year was the largest Arbaeen pilgrimage in the history. In this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, 60,000 volunteers participated in serving the pilgrims.”