Iraq: Pilgrims head to Karbala for Arbaeen.

SHOTLIST BASRA, IRAQ (JULY 6, 2026) 1. VARIOUS DRONE SHOTS OF PILGRIMS BEGINNING ARBAEEN JOURNEY FROM AL-FAW 2. VARIOUS OF PILGRIMS CARRYING FLAGS AS THEY WALK TOWARD KARBALA FOR ARBAEENBASRA, IRAQ - JULY 6: Hundreds of pilgrims began walking from Iraq's southern town of Al-Faw on Monday, July 6, toward Karbala to take part in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The pilgrims crossed the Basra Gulf waterfront before continuing their journey toward the holy city. Arbaeen is among the world's largest annual religious pilgrimages, drawing millions of worshippers to Karbala each year.