Capital of Mawkibs Commemoration: Arbaeen Ceremony Expressed Through Art
Over ۳,۰۰۰ Artworks Submitted
The Capital of Mawkibs Commemoration is a national festival held annually, centered on the Arbaeen pilgrimage and artistic works related to this religious ceremony. Every year, Shiites walk from their cities to Karbala during Arbaeen, the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), to visit the shrine of this revered Imam. The festival takes place in Khuzestan Province, Iran, and in its most recent edition, over ۳,۰۰۰ artworks were submitted for competition.