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The two golden domes of the shrine in Kadhimiya against the evening sky, with a string of lights between them.

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Moments from our journeys to the sacred cities of Iraq. These photographs are from Arbaeen 2026.

Arbaeen 2026 / 1448 AH

  • Karbala at dusk during Arbaeen 2026: the two shrines and the crowds between them, seen from a rooftop.
    Karbala, 3 August 2026
  • The golden, red-lit archway of the shrine of Imam Husayn in Karbala, hung with banners of calligraphy.
    The shrine of Imam Husayn, Karbala
  • The two golden domes of the shrine in Kadhimiya against the evening sky, with a string of lights between them.
    Kadhimiya, 28 July 2026
  • The gate of the shrine of Imam Husayn at night, its banners lit red, with pilgrims and flags before it, seen from behind.
    The shrine of Imam Husayn, Karbala, 4 August 2026
  • A golden dome and minarets lit in red at dawn on the morning of Arbaeen in Karbala.
    Karbala, Arbaeen morning, 3 August 2026
  • The twin golden domes and four minarets of the shrine in Kadhimiya at night, lit in red.
    Kadhimiya, 27 July 2026
  • The mirror-work dome and golden screen of a shrine interior, glittering under the lights.
  • Pilgrims gathered before dawn on the morning of Arbaeen, seen from behind, facing the lit shrines.
    Karbala, Arbaeen morning, 3 August 2026
  • The shrine in Kadhimiya at sunset, its two golden domes seen along a street hung with lights.
    Kadhimiya, 28 July 2026
  • A golden shrine screen beneath a crystal chandelier and mirror-work ceiling.
  • A golden dome and minaret lit against the night sky.
  • A Safar e Hur bag tag, with the calligraphy of the name, on a black rucksack.
    The Safar e Hur bag tag
  • A small child's hand holding a Safar e Hur tag on a prayer carpet; the child's face is not shown.
  • Karbala at night, the shrine lit in red and gold, seen from a rooftop.
    Karbala, 3 August 2026

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