Iraq marks Ashura amidst high security
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Shiite Muslims flay themselves with self-flagellation chains on the ...Source: AFP
Thousands of Iraqis, Arab and foreigners pilgrims are marking the 10-day Ashura rituals all around Iraq commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein Ben Ali amidst high security measures imposed by Iraqi Forces to avert any attack. Pilgrims fully dress in black on this occasion while around one million pilgrims poured in to Karbala from different provinces, as well as Arab, Islamic and foreign countries. Governor Aqil Al Khezaali noted that 550 thousands pilgrims are Arabs and Foreigners. Source: www.alsumaria.tv
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- Video Source: www.truveo.comWailing Shiite pilgrims throng ...Video Source: www.truveo.comShiites in their hundreds of thousands crowded the streets of Karbala, the ...
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- Video Source: www.truveo.comWailing Shiite pilgrims throng ...Video Source: www.truveo.comShiites in their hundreds of thousands crowded the streets of Karbala, the ...
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