This year's Arbaeen flight season has officially concluded, with a total of 2,427 flights to the holy cities of Najaf and Baghdad in Iraq. The figure was announced by airlines and airport authorities after the pilgrimage transport campaign ended.
According to statistics, domestic and international flights were scheduled intensively to accommodate the large number of pilgrims converging on Iraq for Arbaeen — one of the world's biggest religious events for Shiite Muslims. Airports in Najaf and Baghdad operated at full capacity, with many extra flights compared to regular days.
The data shows that Najaf International Airport alone handled thousands of flights, while Baghdad International Airport also received a significant number of passengers. Airlines coordinated closely with Iraqi authorities to ensure security, safety, and service quality throughout the festival period.
The conclusion of the Arbaeen flight season is deemed a success, with no major incidents reported, helping millions of devotees complete their pilgrimage to the holy city of Karbala — the main site of the commemoration. According to tradition, Arbaeen occurs 40 days after the memorial of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.
