Along the Najaf–Karbala route, Araghchi visited the joint service desk of Iran’s consulate and Red Crescent relief teams, and stopped at several roadside tents offering services to pilgrims.
Upon reaching Karbala, he met with officials of the custodianship of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, discussing matters related to the pilgrimage and expressing appreciation for the services provided to millions of Arbaeen pilgrims.