نوع مقاله : پژوهشی
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Today, the Arbaeen pilgrimage is regarded as the world’s largest annual religious gathering. Although various studies have examined its different dimensions, no previous research has investigated temporal trends in pilgrims’ social attitudes. Using a survey-based quantitative approach, this study examines four-year trends (2022–2025) in the demographic characteristics and socio-religious attitudes of Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims. The statistical population consists of Iranian pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen Walk during this four-year period. Based on Cochran’s formula, the sample sizes were determined as 1,500, 2,150, 2,250, and 1,900 participants, respectively. Data were collected through a researcher-developed digital questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, trend analysis, and cross-tabulations.
The findings indicate that the age structure of the pilgrims has become younger, while the proportion of single pilgrims has increased and the share of those participating in Arbaeen for the first time has declined. Across all four years, the most significant behavioral problem was excessive consumption and wastefulness. During the study period, support for the separation of religion and politics increased. At the same time, more frequent participation in the pilgrimage was associated with greater support for political Islam and complete adherence to religious authorities’ rulings. Moreover, opponents of political Islam reported higher levels of incomplete adherence. Overall, the Arbaeen pilgrimage is witnessing increased participation by younger people with diverse views on religion, politics, and religious authority, underscoring the need to guide the attitudinal shifts of the new generation and gradually strengthen educational and formative infrastructures.
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