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Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millionsgathered 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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Jane Arraf26 Aug 2026, 05:36 pmUpdated 1h ago1 min readWorldWorld
Greetings from Karbala, Iraq, where millions gathered for a Shia pilgrimage

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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.

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Source: NPR · Jane Arraf. Published 26 Aug 2026, 05:36 pm.

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