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Shiite pilgrims gather in Karbala for Ashoura commemoration

(6 Jul 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Karbala, Iraq - 6 July 2025 1. Various of crowds gathered between holy shrines in Karbala 2. Various of participants moving between Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas shrines 3. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hussein Ali, participant from Najaf: "These crowds of millions came today to commemorate the 10th Muharram rituals, to show support for the oppressed Imam Hussein, whom the tyrannic nation betrayed at the time of Yazid, God's curse be upon him. We commemorate this ritual every year, to renew our vow and loyalty for Abi Abdullah, Hussein, peace be upon him." 4. Various of people holding flags and chanting for Imam Hussein and Abbas 5. Various of man using device to boost cool water spray on participants 6. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Aqil al Ardawi, participant fom Karbala: "Today, we came from all Iraqi governorates and participated in the Twereej run (a run in Karbala symbolizing the rush to aid Imam Hussain). This is a global gathering and mourning. It's known in Iraq that every year, the procession of the Twereej run stats on the 10th of Muharram. Despite the high temperature, we managed to pass this day and complete this pilgrimage safely and peacefully. We witnessed various services provided to visitors by the local government, the shrines' staff, and volunteers, service stations installed near Imam Hussein shrine in the holy city of Karbala." 7. Various of crowds waving flags and taking part in ceremony 8. Various of security checks STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of pilgrims arrived in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Sunday to mark Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the Shiite world. 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 to pledge allegiance to the Umayyad caliphate, cementing the schism between Sunni and Shiite Islam. For Shiites, the commemoration has come to symbolize resistance against tyranny and injustice. The streets of Karbala were carpeted in red and lined with stations offering food and water to the pilgrims, who came from Iraq’s provinces and from abroad, including large numbers from Iran, the Gulf states, Lebanon and Pakistan. Black-clad men, women, and children gathered around the shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abbas, performing traditional mourning rituals including chest-beating, elegies, and lamentations. AP video shot by Salman Amin =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...