At the same time as the march of similar Abaini in Iran and other countries around the world, Muslims who were unable to go to Karbara, Iraq this year began their iconic trekking on foot to commemorate the 40th day, 40 days after Ashura.
Tehran’s Islamic Development Coordination Council, which co-executes the Tehran march, issued a statement on Thursday, saying Albain would reduce oppression and injustice. It particularly mentioned crimes committed by the Zionist regime of child murders, especially against the defenseless people of Gaza, with full support from the United States. The statement also recalls the memories of those who became Iranian martyrs during the 12-day sacred defense against the Zionist regime and its main supporter, the United States. He says this albain mourning ceremony is an opportunity to send a message of freedom and resistance.