Religion

Gathering of 20 Million Pilgrims in 100 Frames

Over 20 million pilgrims, mainly Shiite Muslims, descended on the Iraqi holy city of Karbala for Arbaeen, the fortieth day after Imam Hussein’s martyrdom.

IFP has selected 100 photos of this year’s Arbaeen mourning ceremony, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world.

Here are the photos selected from various news agencies:

 

A group of Shiite pilgrims heading to the Iraqi city of Karbala on foot to attend the massive Arba'een religious gathering.
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