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The 12 pages that link to Arba'een, each with the reason it gives.

• Shia IslamRelated: Its mass pilgrimage to Karbala is among the largest annual religious gatherings.

• Twelver Shi'ismRelated: It extends the cycle of remembrance initiated by Ashura.

• Battle of KarbalaRelated: Its annual rituals extend the remembrance of Karbala beyond Ashura.

• Husayn ibn AliRelated: Its annual pilgrimage extends remembrance of Husayn beyond the day of his death.

• AshuraRelated: It extends the period of remembrance begun on Ashura.

• KarbalaRelated: The annual pilgrimage makes Karbala the destination of one of the world’s largest religious gatherings.

• NajafRelated: Many pilgrims traveling to Karbala visit Najaf as part of the journey.

• ImamateRelated: The pilgrimage expresses devotion to the family of Muhammad and the memory of Husayn.

• Zaynab bint AliRelated: Traditions connect Zaynab's return journey with the early commemorations of Karbala.

• Ilam ProvinceRelated: The Mehrān crossing makes Ilam a major route for pilgrims traveling to Iraq.

• Twelve ImamsRelated: It extends the remembrance of Husayn and draws millions to his shrine.

• Ali al-SajjadRelated: Traditions connect the Karbala survivors’ return to the shrine with this mourning cycle.