The Ahlulbayt and pilgrimage

The Ahlulbayt are also a central focus of Islamic pilgrimage, particularly in Shi’a Islam. Many Shi’a Muslims travel to the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in Iraq, where the shrines of Imam Ali and Imam Husayn are located.
Pilgrims visit these shrines to pay their respects to the Ahlulbayt and seek their intercession with God. The annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, which takes place in Karbala, is one of the largest gatherings of people in the world and is a testament to the enduring significance of the Ahlulbayt in Islamic culture and spirituality.