Introduction: Faith Confronts SecurityThe Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking forty days after Ashura, is one of the largest annual religious gatherings in the world, drawing millions to the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf in Iraq. For decades, a significant portion of Pakistani Shia Muslims have undertaken this journey by road, traversing through Iran into Iraq in … Continue reading Goverment Bans Road Travel to Iraq and Iran for Arbaeen Pilgrim Due to Security Concerns