Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Over 20 million Shia pilgrims have gathered in Iraq for the Arbaeen festival, demonstrating the enduring religious significance of this event despite ongoing conflicts across the Middle East. The massive turnout reflects the deep spiritual importance of this pilgrimage to Shia Muslims, who travel to Iraq's shrine cities despite regional security concerns and active warfare in neighboring areas.
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Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage
Over 20 million Shia pilgrims have gathered in Iraq for the Arbaeen festival, demonstrating the enduring religious significance of this event despite ongoing conflicts across the Middle East. The massive turnout reflects the deep spiritual importance of this pilgrimage to Shia Muslims, who travel to Iraq's shrine cities despite regional security concerns and active warfare in neighboring areas.
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