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Millions gather in Karbala for a Shia pilgrimage

Millions of pilgrims gathered in Karbala, Iraq, for a Shia religious pilgrimage.

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 26, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC.

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The mass gathering creates significant crowd-management and travel impacts.

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Millions gather for a Shia pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq

Millions of people gathered in Karbala for a Shia pilgrimage. The large concentration of people creates heightened crowd-management and security considerations.

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