Given that at least 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage, it’s important for Saudi authorities to learn from Iraqis the art of managing a pilgrimage.

This year’s Arbaeen congregation in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala hit a record high as millions streamed into the city after walking by foot from the holy city of Najaf, a shrine official tells Press TV website.

Year after year, more and more pilgrims join the Arbaeen procession, joining a call for justice and action.

People in Iran have marked Arba'een, the fortieth day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad.

Journalist and commentator Syed Zafar Mehdi says the Arba'een Walk is the largest and the greatest rally against all forms and manifestations of terrorism, fascism, imperialism, and despotism.

Millions of Muslims across the world are observing the annual mourning rituals of Arba’een, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam. 

Iran's government spokesperson says more than three million Iranian pilgrims have so far flocked to neighboring Iraq to participate in the annual Arba’een commemorations, setting a new record.