In pictures: The Ziyarat Arba'een is an International event by the participation of condolence processions from various Arab and foreign countries.

Karbala, the Ka'bah of love and loyalty.

The love of Imam al-Hussayn, his family and loyal companions (peace be upon them).

And the loyalty of the pure blood shed on the desert of Karbala.

Masses of believers from the east and west of the globe came to the Qibla of the freemen, with their different colors, origins and languages to perform the Ziyarat of Imam al-Hussayn (peace be upon him) to commemorate the Arba'een [the anniversary of forty days after his martyrdom, the date of the return of the captives from his family carrying his holy head to be buried along with his holy body], believing that he (peace be upon him) has a humanitarian mission that is beyond dimensions and horizons, as its divine lights are illuminating the lives of all humans without discrimination.

The rituals of the Ziyarat Arba'een, this year, witnessed an increase in the number of participants, whether at the level of visitors who came individually or through the condolence and service processions, which participated along the Iraqis in the commemoration of this sad occasion. Their participation became a remarkable presence, especially the condolence processions, which were included within the mourning processions that were registered to have a special timing to enter the two holy shrines, whether Latm or Zinjeel processions.