Crowds mass in Iraq's Karbala for mourning ritual
Karbala, Iraq (AFP) Oct 24, 2015 - Huge crowds of black-clad Shiite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson. The holy day of Ashura was marred by attacks in Pakistan and Bangladesh but unfolded peacefully in southern Iraq, where last year's security fears have given way to political grievances. Gathered under th ... more
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