LIVE Karbala — the shrine of Imam Hussain (AS) Source: Karbala TV

Watch the world arrive at Imam Hussain (AS).

A live window onto the holy city — the shrines, the crowds, and the millions who travel from every corner of the earth for ziyarah. During the days of Arbaeen, this becomes the largest peaceful gathering on the planet, live.

What you are watching

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The shrines

The golden domes of Imam Hussain (AS) and his brother Al-Abbas (AS), and Bayn al-Haramayn — the space between them where millions gather. Know the city

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The pilgrims

Visitors from Iraq, Iran, the Gulf, South Asia, Africa, Europe, the Americas — of every school and background, drawn by one man’s stand. Learn why

03

The road

In the days before Arbaeen, the walking route from Najaf fills with pilgrims and 800+ volunteer camps serving them for free. Walk the Mawakib Line

Whoever visits the grave of Abi Abdillah by the bank of the Euphrates is like the one who has visited Allah above His Throne.
— Imam al-Ridha (AS), Thawab al-A‘mal