ZARIA, Nigeria (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - People in Zaria city witnessed a massive gatherings of tens of thousands who attended Arbaeen commemoration on Friday the 20th of Safar 1433 (4/1/13). The black dressed mourners matched to Zaria from far and near. About forty thousand people trekked a distance of over 140 km for six days to Zaria From Kano for the event. Thousands also trekked from Kaduna, Abuja, Jos and several towns and villages. They marched on foots, from village to village, narrating the message of Ashura to villagers who had never heard about the heinous crimes committed against the Family of the holy Prophet (PBUT). They all gathered in Zaria at Race Course where Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky delivered a lengthy lecture on the event of Arbaeen.The Leader spoke on the origin of Arbaeen commemoration citing the first Arbaeen held after the event of Karbala. He said Arbaeen is now commemorated by millions yearly in Karbala. He also said Imam Husain (A) is the symbol of sufferings of Ahul Bayt (A) in general and center of attraction for the hearts of believers.The Sheikh led afternoon prayers and restated Ziyaraا of Arbaeen. 
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source : I.M
Saturday
5 January 2013
8:30:00 PM
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People in Zaria city witnessed a massive gatherings of tens of thousands who attended Arbaeen commemoration on Friday the 20th of Safar 1433 (4/1/13). The black dressed mourners matched to Zaria from far and near.