Shia pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq draws millions of worshippers
Millions of Shia pilgrims gathered in Karbala, Iraq in August for a major religious pilgrimage, with participants traveling from around the world. Many Iraqi and Iranian devotees undertook arduous journeys, walking hundreds of miles through extreme heat to participate in the event. The atmosphere surrounding the shrines was notably festive and celebratory.
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Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage
Millions of Shia pilgrims gathered in Karbala, Iraq in August for a major religious pilgrimage, with participants traveling from around the world. Many Iraqi and Iranian devotees undertook arduous journeys, walking hundreds of miles through extreme heat to participate in the event. The atmosphere surrounding the shrines was notably festive and celebratory.
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