Chehlum (Arbaeen) 2025

Chehlum or Arbaeen date is on 14 August, 2025. 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 13 August, 2025 and, in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and some other parts of the world on 14 August, 2025.

Arab countries & followed regions
Event Chehlum (Arbaeen)
Date 13 August, 2025
Hijri Date 20 Safar 1447
Pakistan, India & followed countries
Event Chehlum (Arbaeen)
Date 14 August, 2025
Hijri Date 20 Safar 1447

Chehlum Arbaeen Date 2024

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 2024 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 2024 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 2024 Date in Pakistan
The expected Chehlum 2024 date in Pakistan is September 04 (Monday).

Chehlum Arbaeen 2024 Date in Iraq
The expected Arbaeen 2024 date in Iraq and other Arab countries is 24 August, 2024 (Saturday).

On this page, you can get information about the expected dates related to the Chehlum or Arbaeen 2024 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 2024 to view the expected dates of other Islamic events.

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Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is observed 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala.

  • Waniya Ali , Karachi
  • Sun 25 Aug, 2024

On Chehlum, Muslims pay tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (Blessings of Allah Be Upon Him)and his companions who sacrificed their lives for Islam.

  • Asim , Karachi
  • Thu 23 Sep, 2021

Imam Hasan Al-Askari (a.s.) includes the performance of Ziyarat-e-Arba’een as one of the five marks for a believer, in addition to reciting 51 raka of sala, audible recitation of Bismillah, wearing a ring on one’s right hand, and doing sajda on dust.

  • Ali , Najaf
  • Mon 13 Sep, 2021

Arbaeen is one of the most important ceremonies in the Shi'ite Muslim calendar. It is one of the largest pilgrimage gatherings on Earth, in which up to 45 million people go to the city of Karbala in Iraq.

  • Ali , Lahore
  • Thu 02 Sep, 2021

The Chehlum has separated truth from falsehood, therefore, let it become the Epoch of the Era. The Chehlum every year reminds Muslims every year of the sacrifices made by the first Muslims and should prepare them to do the same.

  • Irfan , Karachi
  • Wed 01 Sep, 2021
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