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Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Millions of pilgrims gathered in Karbala, Iraq in August for a Shia religious observance. Participants traveled from multiple countries, with some walking hundreds of miles through high temperatures to reach the shrines. The gathering drew attendees from Iraq and Iran, among other nations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/26/g-s1-138982/karbala-iraq-arbaeen-shia-muslims
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