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How many days does it take to walk from Najaf to Karbala?
The whole journey of about 50 miles from Najaf to Karbala is marked with 1,400 poles, corresponding with the number of years that have passed since the Karbala events. It takes about two days and two nights to complete the walk depending on the pace and stoppages in between.
How many poles are there in Karbala walk?
Do note, you will have to walk the last 5 km to 10 km from the van stop to your hotel in Karbala….INFORMATION ABOUT THE WALK.
| Total Distance | 80 Km |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Poles | 1452 Poles on Main Highway |
| Distance Between Each Poles | 50 meters [20 Poles = 1 Km] |
What is the world’s biggest pilgrimage?
Over 10 million
| Event | Date | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kumbh Mela | 15 January 2019 | India |
| Arba’een Pilgrimage | 2017 | Iraq |
| Aalmi Ijtema Aurangabad | 2018 | India |
| Martyrdom processions of Musa al-Kadhim | 2016 | Iraq |
How long is the walk to Karbala?
50 miles
Each year, as many as 25 million Shi’a Muslims partake in ziyara, converging in southern Iraq to mark the end of a 40-day mourning period. Pilgrims travel from all over the world to walk the 50 miles between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
Why do we walk from Najaf to Karbala?
The Najaf to Karbala walk fundamentally is not just about testing the limits to physical endurance. The event also underlines the way in which Muslims are able to unite in paying homage to Imam Hussain (a.s) and his followers for all times to come.
How many people are in Karbala 2019?
Karbala Population 2021
| Year | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 576,542 | 11,346 |
| 2021 | 565,196 | 10,123 |
| 2020 | 555,073 | 9,086 |
| 2019 | 545,987 | 8,323 |
Why do people walk from Najaf to Karbala on Arbaeen?
Arba’een is the world’s largest annual pilgrimage. Each year, as many as 25 million Shi’a Muslims partake in ziyara, converging in southern Iraq to mark the end of a 40-day mourning period. Pilgrims travel from all over the world to walk the 50 miles between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.