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Families Mourn Airstrike Victims - Gaza

Crowds wait outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on August 16, 2025. The hospital has become a focal point for families searching for loved ones as casualties mount in the latest strikes. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pilgrims Gather for Sacred Friday - Iraq

Worshippers gather for prayers on a Blessed Friday night at the Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on July 31, 2025. Illuminated by thousands of lights and filled with echoes of Quranic recitation and religious chants, the site draws pilgrims from across the country and beyond. Karbala holds deep spiritual importance for Shia Muslims as the resting place of Imam Husayn, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. On Friday evenings, especially during the sacred months of the Islamic calendar, the shrine becomes a focal point of devotion, reflection, and community gathering. The rituals reinforce collective memory and spiritual solidarity in one of the holiest cities in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Widespread destruction is seen after an airstrike targets the home of the Noufal family in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 28, 2025. The strike, carried out by occupation aircraft behind the industrial zone in western Khan Yunis, demolishes the family's home and flattens nearby tents sheltering displaced residents. At least 15 people are confirmed dead as civil defense teams and locals continue to search through the rubble for survivors and victims. The attack exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where repeated strikes and escalating violence have left thousands without shelter. The Al-Mawasi coastal zone, previously designated as a humanitarian area, has become a focal point of displacement and devastation. The scene reflects the heavy toll of ongoing conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure in the densely populated Gaza Strip. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Widespread destruction is seen after an airstrike targets the home of the Noufal family in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 28, 2025. The strike, carried out by occupation aircraft behind the industrial zone in western Khan Yunis, demolishes the family's home and flattens nearby tents sheltering displaced residents. At least 15 people are confirmed dead as civil defense teams and locals continue to search through the rubble for survivors and victims. The attack exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where repeated strikes and escalating violence have left thousands without shelter. The Al-Mawasi coastal zone, previously designated as a humanitarian area, has become a focal point of displacement and devastation. The scene reflects the heavy toll of ongoing conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure in the densely populated Gaza Strip. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Airstrike Flattens Family Home - Khan Yunis

Widespread destruction is seen after an airstrike targets the home of the Noufal family in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on July 28, 2025. The strike, carried out by occupation aircraft behind the industrial zone in western Khan Yunis, demolishes the family's home and flattens nearby tents sheltering displaced residents. At least 15 people are confirmed dead as civil defense teams and locals continue to search through the rubble for survivors and victims. The attack exacerbates the already dire humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave, where repeated strikes and escalating violence have left thousands without shelter. The Al-Mawasi coastal zone, previously designated as a humanitarian area, has become a focal point of displacement and devastation. The scene reflects the heavy toll of ongoing conflict on civilian lives and infrastructure in the densely populated Gaza Strip. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM