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Upcoming festivals, feast days, and pilgrimages at sacred sites worldwide. Filter by tradition, country, or type, and add any observance to your calendar.
June 2026
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Ashura
ObservanceThu, Jun 25, 2026
Mausoleum of Imam Hussein, Karbala· Iraq · Islam
Ashura (10 Muharram) commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, drawing millions of mourners to his shrine for processions and remembrance. The Islamic lunar calendar shifts ~11 days earlier each year.
August 2026
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Arbaeen
PilgrimageTue, Aug 4, 2026
Mausoleum of Imam Hussein, Karbala· Iraq · Islam
Arbaeen marks the 40th day of mourning after Ashura (20 Safar), drawing tens of millions who walk to the shrine of Imam Husayn in Karbala in one of the world's largest annual gatherings. The Islamic lunar calendar shifts ~11 days earlier each year.