Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Saturday ahead of Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet ...

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Pilgrims gather in Karbala, Iraq, at a previous commemoration of the Muslim holiday of Ashoura, Jan. 19, 2008. The 10-day event commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet ...

Thousands of Shi'ite Muslims gathered in Karbala, Iraq on Sunday to mark Ashura - the most sacred day in the Shi'ite Islamic calendar - amid strict security measures across the city.

In Iraq’s holy city of Kerbala, Shi’ite Muslims gathered for the annual Ashura religious commemoration have, for the moment, been spared the violent attacks that have marked pilgrimages in the past.

The commemoration of Ashura, arguably the holiest day on the Shiite Muslim calendar, passed without significant violence in Iraq Sunday. CNN values your feedback 1.

Increased security in Iraq for Shi'ite Ashoura Ceremonies mark the slaying of Hussein, considered by Shi'ites Mohammad's true successor. Banned under Saddam, celebrations in recent years have been ...

A gathering of millions of Shi'ite Muslims at shrines and mosques across Iraq for the Ashoura religious commemoration passed without any major attacks on Tuesday, under tight security imposed for ...

Iraq deployed tens of thousands of soldiers to protect Shi'ite pilgrims on Saturday, part of intensified security measures the government hopes will prevent bloodshed that has marred past ...

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the Ashoura holiday (all times local): 4:50 p.m. Iraq’s state-run TV channel, citing Iraq’s Health Ministry, says the death toll from a stampede in the Shiit… ...

Ashoura holds deep religious and historical significance for Shiites, marking the 680 AD Battle of Karbala, in which Imam Hussein, along with his family and companions, was killed after he refused ...

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are in the Iraqi city of Karbala for Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Ashoura ...