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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals

Euronews · Jun 26, 2026, 8:32 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

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Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals

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