This trip was first time I went to Iraq. I didn’t think at all I could participate in the Arbaeen’s walk. I thank God for this. Three of my colleagues and I went together to this trip. One of the colleagues had brought her four year old girl. I admire patience this mother. We had good time with each other. This trip was full of beautiful memories. I can’t express them in the form of sentences. I saw people who used all their assets for the pilgrimages. I saw mother who had brought her 1 month old baby. When I asked her how did you bring her, are you not afraid? She said: I want to insure her in this way. When an Arab woman saw my chaffiyeh, she represent me she like my leader. She asked me that I give her it. When I give it to her, she got so happy. She kisses it and put it on her eyes. It was a very enjoyable moment for me and so other things ….

That was a wonderful trip and it was different from all other travels. I hope I can go to this trip again.

By: Malihe Amiri