Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage
- Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August.
- Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event.
- Outside the shrines, the atmosphere is almost festive.
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- Pilgrims came to Iraq from all over the world in August.
- Many Iraqi and Iranian pilgrims walked hundreds of miles in extreme heat to mark the event.
- Outside the shrines, the atmosphere is almost festive.
Sources: NPR