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Tight security in Iraq as Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura commemoration
- Tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in Karbala for Ashoura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, as it is an important day for Shiite Muslims.
- Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari met with security officials to tighten control over the city and ensure safety during the pilgrimage.
- Although the event is religious, some participants chanted against Israel and the U.S., showing political sentiments amid the commemorations.
- The Iraqi army condemned accusations against the Popular Mobilization Forces as 'unacceptable' and without evidence, highlighting tensions in the region.
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Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived today in the Iraqi city of Karbala ahead of tomorrow's Ashura holiday, the holy day when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Tight security in Iraq as Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura commemoration
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims have gathered in Karbala, Iraq, for Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein’s martyrdom in 680 AD.
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