Global Shia Muslim Population in world The global Shia Muslim population is estimated to be between 200 and 300 million people, which constitutes approximately 10-15% of the entire Muslim population. Iran holds the largest Shia population, with around 95% of its people adhering to Shia Islam. In Iraq, Shia Muslims make up about 60-70% of […]
Arbaeen, meaning “forty” in Arabic, is observed by Shia Muslims 40 days after Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Consequently, it marks the end of the mourning period for Husayn. Millions of Shia Muslims participate in the Arbaeen Walk, a pilgrimage to Husayn’s shrine in Karbala, Iraq. Moreover, this gathering, one of the largest in the world, involves reciting supplications, reflecting on Husayn’s sacrifice, and fostering a sense of unity and commitment to justice and righteousness.
