20 Million Shia Pilgrims Gather in Iraq for Arbaeen Festival

Despite ongoing conflicts across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims have gathered in an Iraqi shrine city for the annual Arbaeen festival.

10 Aug, 16:08 — 10 Aug, 16:08

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Despite Mideast wars, 20 million gather in Iraq for Shia pilgrimage

Despite wars ranging across the Middle East, more than 20 million Shia pilgrims gather in Iraq shrine city for Arbaeen festival

By Jane Arraf

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