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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

A person during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

A person with a Palestinian headscarf during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, at Plaça Catalunya, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, at Plaça Catalunya, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with Palestinian flags during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Moviment Global a Gaza Protest - Barcelona

Several people with a Palestinian flag during a demonstration for the liberation of Palestine, at Plaça Catalunya, on August 9, 2025, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The protest is called by the international organization Moviment Global a Gaza and has been joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A banner during a new global march for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

Dozens of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

Dozens of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A group of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A group of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A banner during a new global march for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A group of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A group of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

Dozens of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

Dozens of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Global Rally For Gaza - Madrid

A group of people during a new global rally for Gaza, at the Retiro Park, on August 9, 2025 in Madrid (Spain). The protest is called by the international organization Global March to Gaza and joined by collectives and platforms in many countries and cities with the aim of denouncing the genocide, famine and attacks on the Palestinian population. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/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

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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