Highest Number Of Pilgrims Ever Recoded

The Secretariat General of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the increased numbers of pilgrims during this year's Arba'een Pilgrimage. Based on government organizations specialized in the field of human population, Afdhal Esh-Shami, Secretary General Advisor Of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine indicates the arrival of up to 22 million pilgrims from 44 different countries during the Arba'een Pilgrimage. It was further stated that the number of foreign pilgrims increased compared to the past years. For example, last year there were less than one million foreign pilgrims, yet this year's stats indicate the arrival of 4 million foreign pilgrims. Translated By: Ahmed Ali

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