£35
Over 1,900 cups
A small donation with a powerful impact for pilgrims walking towards Karbala.
Arbaeen 2026 Campaign
1.5 million cups. One mission.
100% free to pilgrims Delivered during Arbaeen
Help us reach our goal this Arbaeen
1.5Mtarget water cups
120K+cups per water lorry
Millionsof pilgrims to serve
100%distributed free
Every cup brings relief.Arbaeen 2026
The mission
Relief for every step of the journey.
Every year, millions of pilgrims travel to Karbala in remembrance of Imam Hussain (AS), many walking for days beneath the intense sun.
Along the route, Mawakib provide food, rest and clean drinking water. This Arbaeen, Imam Hussein Charity is aiming higher than ever.
1,500,000 cups of clean drinking water
Not just a number – 1.5 million moments of relief, 1.5 million acts of generosity and 1.5 million opportunities to serve the guests of Imam Hussain (AS).
Choose your impact
Every contribution
Every contribution
moves water.
Your gift supports water, cups, cooling, transportation, storage and free distribution throughout Arbaeen.
£72
Over 4,000 cups
Inspired by the devotion and sacrifice of the 72 companions of Imam Hussain (AS).
£110
Over 6,000 cups
Honour the values of generosity, compassion and service with clean drinking water.
£150
Over 8,400 cups
Help distribute refreshing water through Imam Hussein Charity’s Arbaeen Mawkib.
£313
Over 18,000 cups
Inspired by the 313 companions of Imam Al-Mahdi (AJTF).
£500
Over 28,000 cups
Help deliver a major supply of drinking water to pilgrims on the path to Karbala.
£2,140
Sponsor a full water lorry — over 120,000 cups
Fund an entire lorry of water supplies and make one of the biggest contributions to the campaign.
Any
Every amount matters
Choose an amount that feels right. Every donation helps us move closer to 1.5 million cups.
Why water?
“ T h e b e s t c h a r i t y i s g i v i n g w a t e r . ”
— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Water holds deep significance in the remembrance of Karbala. By supporting this initiative, you transform remembrance into compassionate action.
How your gift helps
Serving the guests of
Serving the guests of
Imam Hussain (AS).
Every donation helps provide these essential services completely free of charge.
Clean drinking water
Refreshing, clean water throughout the pilgrimage.
Ice and cooling
Keeping supplies cool beneath the Iraqi sun.
Cups and materials
The serving supplies needed for efficient distribution.
Transport and storage
Moving and safely storing water throughout Arbaeen.
Dedicated volunteers
Serving every pilgrim with sincerity and compassion.
Always free
Every cup is given freely to the guests of Imam Hussain (AS).
The journey
Together, we can serve 1.5 million cups.
Every donation moves the campaign one step closer. Every cup matters. Every act of generosity becomes part of this journey.
1 cup One act of kindness
100K Momentum grows
1 million A shared achievement
1.5 million Our 2026 goal
Need to know
Frequently asked questions.
Everything you need to know about the Water Cups Initiative 2026.
Imam Hussein Charity’s Arbaeen campaign to distribute 1.5 million cups of clean drinking water to pilgrims travelling to Karbala.
The water will be distributed through Imam Hussein Charity’s Mawkib in Iraq, serving pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
Yes. Every cup distributed through the Water Cups Initiative is provided completely free of charge.
Absolutely. Many supporters donate as Sadaqah, Sadaqah Jariyah or in memory of loved ones.
Your donation supports water, cups, cooling, storage, transportation, logistics and the distribution required to reach pilgrims during Arbaeen.
Giving water is a meaningful act of charity that honours the legacy of Imam Hussain (AS) through compassion, generosity and service.
Arbaeen 2026Fill a cup. Serve a pilgrim. Honour Karbala.
