Karbala Witnesses Massive Influx of Pilgrims as Arbaeen Preparations Intensify

Karbala, August 04, 2026/VOL News Desk/ The of pilgrims arriving in Iraq to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has reached nearly 22.19 million, with the holy city of Karbala witnessing a continuous influx of visitors. Extensive service arrangements, religious commemorations, and advanced medical initiatives are being put in place to support what is considered one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings.

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The first batch of 282 pilgrims of Ladakh returns

Kargil, July 20: The first batch of 282 pilgrims from Ladakh returned from the annual Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.

Chairperson Haj Committee, Ladakh, M Ali Majaz, Members of Haj Committee, I/C Executive Officer, Haj Committee and staff of Haj committee UT Ladakh received the pilgrims at Srinagar International Airport today (July 20) at 7:00 a.m.

The Haj Pilgrims were received with warm welcome and were greeted on performing Haj and for the successful culmination of their...

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