Millions of people have made the journey to the Iraqi city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen walk. It marks the 40th day of mourning after Ashoura, the day that Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was killed. It’s not a required act of worship, but it still attracts people of all ages from around the globe. The World’s Sara Hassan was there.
This story originally aired in September 2023.
The story you just read is not locked behind a paywall because listeners and readers like you generously support our nonprofit newsroom. Now more than ever, we need your help to support our global reporting work and power the future of The World. Can we count on you?