The Hussaini service procession known as "Sincere Promise," dedicated to serving pilgrims of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) during the Arba'een pilgrimage, has drawn considerable attention this year. Its expanded program now includes a newly established corner displaying the chair, turban, and keffiyeh of the late Sayyid Ali Khamenei, alongside the procession's continued provision of essential services and cultural activities.
The mawkib offers a wide range of services to pilgrims, including the distribution of food and beverages, as well as a gallery featuring photographs of martyrs, symbolic displays, and various exhibits. A dedicated photography area has also been set up to allow visitors to capture commemorative moments.
This year's edition introduced the special corner honoring the late Sayyid Ali Khamenei. The display attracted significant interaction from pilgrims, many of whom paused to recite Surah Al-Fatihah, kiss the turban and chair, and take photographs. The procession's management described these scenes as a reflection of the deep popular and emotional bond with the departed leader.
The supervisor of the mawkib explained that the idea for "Sincere Promise" first emerged while she was walking from Najaf to Karbala. Witnessing the spirit of generosity and selflessness among the Hussaini processions inspired her wish to establish her own service camp for pilgrims of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). She noted that this aspiration began to take shape about a year and a half ago when she met with the official responsible for processions in Basra province and expressed her desire to create a service mawkib. The young volunteers who joined her shared the same dream, and soon after, the process of founding the mawkib began.
The name "Sincere Promise" was chosen after consultations among those responsible for the initiative. This year marks the mawkib's second season of service to Imam Hussein's pilgrims, with a continued commitment to developing its programs and introducing new activities each pilgrimage period.
Regarding the newly added corner, the supervisor confirmed that public engagement exceeded all expectations. Most pilgrims stop before it, recite Al-Fatihah, and take photos. She was especially moved by the interaction of children with the display, noting that this reflects the transmission of reverence for leaders and martyrs to the younger generation.
The exhibition also includes images of a number of martyrs, symbolic models, various cultural displays, and examples of weapons, all intended to document the sacrifices of the martyrs and commemorate their heroism. Those overseeing the mawkib hope to expand the exhibition in coming years by adding photographs of more martyrs.
In her concluding remarks, the supervisor emphasized that serving the pilgrims of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) is both a religious and humanitarian mission for all involved. She expressed hope that they would be granted success in continuing this path, combining Hussaini service with cultural activities that evoke the values of sacrifice, resilience, and the lasting memory of the martyrs.