The Arbaeen Pilgrimage is the world’s largest public gathering that is held every year in Karbala, Iraq. This pilgrimage is held at the end of a 40-day mourning period following Ashura, the religious ritual for the commemoration of the Prophet Mohammad’s grandson Hussain ibn Ali’s martyrdom in 680 CE.
Mission:
To propagate awareness about the Arbaeen Walk in Iraq and about the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) to promote Justice, Peace, and Harmony.
What We Did:
More than 2000 people walked from 1 Strachan Avenue to 361 University Avenue, Toronto.
Core Values:
Purpose-driven walk.
Guidance from scholars.
Reformation of the community.
Youth engagement.
Responsibility driven approach.
Knowledge and awareness.
United community across all boundaries.
Date, Time, and Route of Walk:
Saturday, October 27, 2018, at 1:00 P.M.
Started the walk at 1 Strachan Ave.
Head north towards Fleet St.
Turn right on Fleet St.
Turn left onto Fort York Blvd.
Turn left onto Bathurst St.
Turn right onto Front St. W.
Turn left onto University Ave.
Turn right onto Armoury St.
Transportation:
Bussing from different locations within the GTA were arranged.
Refer to the table below for bus locations.
| Bus Schedule – Arbaeen Walk Toronto – Sat, Oct 27, 2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Location | Address | Meeting Time |
| GTA West | BRAMPTON/MISSISSAUGA Across from Powerade Centre 7580 Kennedy Road, Brampton |
12:00 pm |
| GTA East | PICKERING/MARKHAM Al Mahdi Islamic Centre 510 Concession 3 Road, Pickering |
12:00 pm |
| GTA North | NORTH YORK (TTC Finch Subway Station @ Yonge & Finch Ave) 890 Willowdale Ave, North York |
12:00 pm |
| GTA Central | THORNCLIFFE East York Town Centre Parking lot, Toronto |
12:00 pm |
Walk Guidelines:
The following set of guidelines were put forth for those attending the walk.
Please follow the instructions of the procession security marshals, volunteers, and the Police officers.
Marshals and volunteers can be identified as the ones wearing vests.
Please stay within the roped area of the road.
Refrain from walking on the sidewalks.
If you have kids with you, please keep them close to you
at all times and under control.
Please DO NOT litter during the march.
If you have garbage, keep it with you until the end of the walk.
Please DO NOT stop and hold up the march
unless instructed by the marshals.
If you have any issue during the march,
please contact a marshal close to you right away.
Glimpses from the 2018 Walk in Toronto
Photos
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Videos
Toronto Arbaeen Walk 2018 – Full Coverage:
Speeches by local scholars:
