To Standardize Arbaeen Pilgrimage Statistics: Karbala Center for Studies and Res...

The Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, in cooperation with the Department of Statistics at the College of Administration and Economics at Karbala University, organized a scientific seminar titled "Unit of Counting and Classification: Towards Standardized Statistics for the Arbaeen Pilgrimage." The event brought together a select group of academic professors, instructors, students, and representatives from relevant entities.

Speaking to the Official Website, the Scientific Assistant to the Director of the Center, Prof. Dr. Nadheer Al-Hindawi, stated: "The seminar was held to highlight the importance of unifying counting and classification mechanisms, as well as adopting a standardized statistical methodology for calculating the numbers of Arbaeen pilgrims, thereby contributing to data organization and enhancing its accuracy and reliability."

He explained that "the seminar featured a scientific lecture delivered by Dr. Basim Shalabiya, which addressed the significance of standardizing counting and classification procedures and adopting a unified statistical approach to track the number of Arbaeen visitors. This supports the production of precise and reliable statistical indicators that aid studies and research related to this million-strong pilgrimage."

This seminar forms part of the ongoing efforts by the Karbala Center for Studies and Research at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine to foster scientific and academic collaboration with universities and specialized institutions, broaden joint research initiatives, and exchange expertise to advance studies on the blessed Arbaeen pilgrimage and refine its research and statistical methodologies.