Iraqi Shiite Muslims gather at holy shrine - in pictures

The gathering took place in Iraq's central city of Karbala

A child lights a candle as Shiite pilgrims gather to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Al Mahdi, in the Iraqi city of Karbala on March 28, 2021. Reuters

Mar 29, 2021

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