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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aerial photo shows Shiite pilgrims gathering between the illuminated holy shrine of Imam Hussein and the holy shrine of Imam Abbas ...
News Iraq » Karbala » Religion: Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Iraq welcomed thousands of Shiite Muslim pilgrims to the holy city of Karbala on 25 June as Ashoura commemorations reached their peak. Worshippers gathered around the shrines of Imam Hussein and his ...
News Iraq » Karbala » Religion: Tight security in Iraq as Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura commemoration
BAGHDAD (AP) — The holy day is when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the ...
News Iraq » Karbala » Religion: A Baghdad market was bombed after his last visit, but he returned with his wife
A couple travels to Iraq to experience Baghdad beyond the images of conflict commonly associated with the country. Accompanied by a local friend, they explore traditional markets, historic streets, ...
News Iraq » Karbala » Religion: Millions mark Shiite religious festival in Iraq’s Karbala
Over 13 million Shiite pilgrims crowded Iraq’s holy city of Karbala Tuesday to mark the annual Arbaeen commemoration, under tight security less than a year after the country declared victory over the ...
News Iraq » Karbala » Religion: Pilgrims converge on Iraq's city of Karbala for the annual Arbaeen religious gathering, in photos
Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims are making their way to the Iraqi holy city of Karbala ahead of Arbaeen, one of the world’s largest annual religious gatherings. Many walk for days while others ...