The Al-Arbai'in of Imam Hussein is commemorated 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Arba'in means 40 in Arabic. Muslims across the globe commemorate this sad occasion as they hold programs in honor of Imam Hussein. Many Muslims also seek to visit Imam Hussein in his shrine in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The Young Muslim Association and the Islamic Center of America commemorated the Arba'in of Imam Hussein this year.

The English program, conducted by the Young Muslim Association, was a very successful program this year. Many attended the program in commemoration and honor of Imam Hussein and his family. Imam Sayid Hassan Al-Qazwini gave a lecture and spoke about the event of the Al-Arbai'in. He discussed the significance of Al-Arba'in and how it is a reminder of the tragedy of Imam Hussein. Sayid Hassan mentioned the story of Al-Arba'in in which Sayida Zainab visited the grave of Imam Hussein 40 days after being held as war captives. He also stated that we should never forget Imam Hussein and should not be 40-day Muslims. Imam Qazwini concluded by retelling some of the stories of the tragedy of Imam Hussein. Following that, the youth of the YMA Reenacted the return of the Caravan to Karbala on the 40th of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein in a very well-presented skit. Proceeding that, Sheikh Hisham Al-Husaini spoke and mourned Imam Hussein and mentioned some of the tragedies that fell upon his family after he was martyred. The program concluded with English latmiya delivered by the brothers of the YMA.

The Arabic program was conducted by the Islamic Center of America for two nights. Sayid Hassan Al-Qazwini spoke about the significance of Al-Arba'in and mentioned a few stories that describe the roots of Al-Arba'in. Sheikh Mohammad Dbouk spoke after Sayid Hassan and retold tragedies of Ahlul-Bait.