مجلة الاربعين المحكمة
The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, attracts millions of people to Iraq annually. As global awareness about climate change and environmental sustainability increases, it becomes essential to examine the environmental footprint of such largescale events. This paper explores the awareness of the concept of “Net Carbon Zero” among participants in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, focusing by analysing data from interviews, as well as examining environmental initiatives, this paper aims to provide insights into how sustainable practices can be integrated into the pilgrimage, ensuring that religious devotion and environmental responsibility go hand in hand. The Arbaeen Pilgrimage, held annually to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, is a significant event for millions of Muslims worldwide. It involves a mass gathering of pilgrims who travel to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, covering vast distances by foot, vehicle, and other means of transportation. While this event holds immense religious and cultural importance, its environmental impact specifically its carbon footprint has raised concerns in recent years. In response to global environmental challenges, the concept of “Net Carbon Zero” has gained prominence to reduce or offset carbon emissions to point where the net result is zero. The objective of this paper is to assess the level of awareness of Net Carbon Zero among the people participating in the Arbaeen Pilgrimage, understand their attitudes toward environmental sustainability, and identify potential strategies for reducing the pilgrimage’s carbon footprint.