Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
26 Jun 2026, 08:33 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
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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.