Millions of Shia Muslims in Iran and around the world are preparing to commemorate Arbaeen, the end of a mourning period for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
The Arbaeen ceremony is consistently among the largest peaceful gatherings in the world, which for the current Islamic calendar year is slated to be held on December 23, 2013.
The ceremonies as religious observation annually occurs 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), grandson of Prophet Mohammad, and his companions on Ashura, the tenth day of the first month of the lunar calendar year, Muharram.
Ashura marks the day when Imam Hussein, along with 72 of his companions, was martyred in a battle against the second Umayyad caliph in Karbala, Iraq, more than 14 centuries ago.
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Shia Muslims to commemorate Arbaeen
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