Chehlum (Arbaeen) 2023

Chehlum or Arbaeen date is on 07 September, 2023. Each year, it comes in the month of the Islamic date of Safar 20. Arbaeen is the completion of 40 days of mourning of martyrs of the Battle of Karbala. 20 Safar date in the Arabic world is 05 September, 2023 and, in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and some other parts of the world on 07 September, 2023.

Chehlum Arbaeen Date 2023

Arbaeen or Chehlum is observed on the 20th day of Safar. In the Arabic language, Arba’ein means forty and, the event falls after the 40 days of Ashura (10 Muharram). Hazrat Imam Hussain (Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him), was martyred on Ashura. Muslims worldwide observe Chehlum or Arbaeen Date 2023 as a mourning day and pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala.

Each year, millions of Muslims visit the shrine of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) Karbala, Iraq to do Ziyarat Arbaeen. However, the Arbaeen Walk or Pilgrimage is regarded among the largest yearly public gatherings. People from different backgrounds and age groups including women and children do long walk from Basra or Najaf to Karbala. The Iraqi Government and private organizations make arrangements during Chehlum or Arbaeen Date 2023 for the pilgrims and provide them with all necessary facilities.

Besides Iraq, Muslims living in other countries including Pakistan observe the day with high religious enthusiasm. Majalis and processions are organized in different cities of the country. Ulemas give sermons regarding the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him) and his companions for the sake of Islam. Muslims also offer Nawafil prayers and do good deeds to please Allah on that day.

Chehlum Arbaeen 2023 Date in Pakistan

The expected Chehlum 2023 date in Pakistan is September 04 (Monday).

Chehlum Arbaeen 2023 Date in Iraq

The expected Arbaeen 2023 date in Iraq and other Arab countries is September 05 (Tuesday).

On this page, you can get information about the expected dates related to the Chehlum or Arbaeen 2023 in Pakistan and other countries. Islamic dates depend on the final decision regarding the Ruet e Hilal or moon sighting. You can also visit the Hijri or Islamic Calendar 2023 to view the expected dates of other Islamic events.