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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Urs Festival At The Shrine Of Sufi - India

Indian Muslim Sufi devotee use sharp objects to self-flagellate in a procession during the Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, India, December 21, 2025. Thousands of Sufi devotees from different parts of India travel to the shrine for the annual festival, marking the death anniversary of the saint. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

EDITOR'S NOTE: Image Depicts Violence - Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

EDITOR'S NOTE: Image Depicts Violence - Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

EDITOR'S NOTE: Image Depicts Violence - Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

EDITOR'S NOTE: Image Depicts Violence - Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

EDITOR'S NOTE: Image Depicts Violence - Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Religious Procession For The Annual Urs Festival - Rajasthan

Indian Muslim devotees take part in the Flag hoisting ceremony during religious procession for the annual Urs festival at the shrine of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India on December 17, 2025. Photo by Himanshu Sharma/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Begin Forty Day Trek to Karbala - Iraq

The first procession in Ras Al-Bishara marks the departure of pilgrims on foot to the holy city of Karbala in southern Iraq on July 18, 2025. The annual pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen if occurring during its traditional period, or in this case a prelude to it, draws millions of Shia Muslims from across Iraq and neighboring countries. Pilgrims walk for hundreds of kilometers to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The journey is not only religious but also deeply symbolic of faith, resilience, and communal solidarity. In Ras Al-Bishara, families, community leaders, and volunteers gather to send off the first groups of walkers, offering food, water, and prayers as part of long-standing traditions of hospitality and devotion. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM