Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura

Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura
Shia Muslims gathered in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark Ashura, commemorating the killing of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
Published On 26 Jun 2026

<small>Source: Al Jazeera</small>