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Arba'een

Arba'een is a special day for Muslim people that comes 40 days after another special day called Ashura. It is a time when people remember and mourn the death of a very important person called Imam Hussein.

Imam Hussein was a very good person who stood up for what he believed in and tried to make things better for his people, but some bad people didn't like him and they hurt him very badly until he died.

Many people go on long journeys to visit the place where Imam Hussein is buried and show their love and respect for him. During this time, they also do good deeds and help others as a way to honor Imam Hussein's memory.

It's a very important day for Muslims and they show their feelings in different ways, but the most important thing is to remember Imam Hussein's teachings and the example he set for all of us.
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