Nearly 800,000 pilgrims benefited from cultural, religious, educational, and social programs organized by the Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation Department at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine during this year's Arbaeen pilgrimage.

Department head Mohammed Mohsen Al-Nasrawi said a total of 795,932 people benefited from the department's programs and services, which were offered at various locations along the pilgrimage routes.

The "Pilgrim Guide" service served the largest number of visitors, reaching 607,063 people. Religious, intellectual, and cultural competitions and interactive stations attracted another 68,256 pilgrims.

Other services included first aid for 11,892 pilgrims, identification wristbands for 15,179, and cards featuring sayings of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) for 15,546. The Hussaini Developmental Art Station for Children attracted 15,200 participants.

The "Arbaeen Competition" and "Path of Wisdom" station served 11,592 people, while 11,213 participated in the "Message to the Master of the Time" program. Quranic recitation correction stations served 9,109 pilgrims, while 8,427 participated in the "Arbaeen Tears" program.

In addition, 8,233 people benefited from food and water distribution campaigns, 7,328 visited the "Arbaeen Cinema" station, 5,879 received legal consultations, and 1,015 pilgrims used the department's free barbershop.

The department also provided additional services through its Service Regiment at the Visitors' City in Najaf Governorate.

Emad Bao