Arbaeen is the anniversary of the 40th day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala.

Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (PBUH) is the 20th day of Safar in the Hijri Lunar calendar and the anniversary of the 40th day after the Battle of Karbala when Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions were martyred on the Day of Ashura, (Muharram 10, 61 AH/October 10, 680). It is reported that the Captives of the Battle of Karbala came to visit Imam Hussein in Karbala on Safar 20, 61/November 19, 680) on their return from Syria to Medina.

In a hadith from Imam al-Hasan al-‘Askari (PBUH), ziyarah of Arba’in is considered among the sings of the faithful.

This day is a national holiday in Iran. Shia mourns on the day of Arbaeen and mourning groups rally on the streets. In recent years, the great procession of Shia who tries to arrive in Karbala on the day of Arbaeen has become one of the most important mourning ceremonies of Shia around the world and it has even turned into one of the largest religious processions on a global scale. Currently, the majority of foreign pilgrims in this procession are from Iran.

In Arabic, Arbaeen means the 40th day and 20th of Safar, which is 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) on the Day of Ashura, which is called Arbaeen al-Husseini or simply Arbaeen. The importance of this day lies in the fact that based on historical accounts, Jabir b. ‘Abd Allah al-Ansari visited the grave of Imam Hussein on this day as the first pilgrim ever visiting this grave. In some sources, it is reported that, in addition to Jabir, remaining members of the Imam Hussein family returned to Karbala on this day and visited the graves of Imam Hussein and other martyrs of Karbala.

Procession of Arbaeen is a great march of Shia in Iraq from different parts of the country towards Karbala on the occasion of Arbaeen to pay a visit to the shrine of Imam Hussein and perform ziyarat al-Arbaeen.

Millions of people participate in this annual procession. Many people from other countries travel to attend the event as well.

Muslims in Iran observe several rituals during the Arbaeen event including, gathering on the streets and marching in long processions and beating their chest, preparing food for the poor, as well as attending Ta’ziyeh which is a kind of street theater in a costume inspired by historical events that happened in Karbala battle.

Arbaeen pilgrimage is a large congregation of people and not just a specific group of people, everyone is welcomed to join. Toddlers, elderlies, even people with disabilities in wheelchairs participate in the march.

Thousands of mawkibs, stalls providing free of charge foods, beverages, accommodation, and medicines, are set up along the way to Karbala and the holy shrines as many believe that taking care of pilgrims of Imam Hussein and serving them is a religious duty. /MNA/

The Iranian athletes finished their work at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with 24 medals and in 12th place on the table of medals.

The national Iranian sitting volleyball team defeated the team of Russia in the final of the 2020 Paralympics on Saturday, the 11th day of the competitions.

Also, Parataekwondoka Asghar Azizi Aghdam won a gold medal on Saturday, while Sajjad Mohammadian won a silver medal in shot put contests.

Furthermore, on Saturday, Sadegh Beit Sayah from Iran seized a silver medal in the javelin throw.

However, the Iranian mixed team in recurve archery Gholamreza Rahimi and Zahra Nemati fail to secure a medal for their country.

With the medals collected on Saturday, Iran finished 12th place at Tokyo Paralympics with 12 gold medals, 11 silver medals and 1 bronze medal.

The authorities of the Ministery of Sports and Youth thanked the para-athletes for their medals and offered congratulations. /MNA/

Iranian university students won second place in the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Aircraft Design Competition.

A group of students from the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of the Sharif University of Technology won second place in the International Aircraft Design Competition by presenting the “Chaka Jet”.

“Chaka Jet” consists of 2 models of 50 and 76 people, which has the ability to enter and compete in the global market since 2030.

Iran uni. students rank 2nd at AIAA Aircraft Design Comp.

The AIAA Foundation sponsors design competitions every year. These competitions offer a great opportunity for students to participate in a simulated real-world problem, allowing students to gain experience and receive useful and constructive feedback from technical experts who sit on AIAA Technical Committees. / MNA/