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Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Chanting and flailing themselves in mourning for Imam Hussein, hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite Muslims from around the world gather in the Iraqi city of Kerbala for one of the most sacred rituals in their religious calendar. 
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November 10, 2017 
Chanting and flailing themselves in mourning for Imam Hussein, hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite Muslims... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Chanting and flailing themselves in mourning for Imam Hussein, hundreds of thousands of Shi'ite Muslims from around the world gather in the Iraqi city of Kerbala for one of the most sacred rituals in their religious calendar.

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November 10, 2017 
Arbain marks the culmination of a 40-day mourning period for Imam Hussein (seen on a poster, on the right),... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Arbain marks the culmination of a 40-day mourning period for Imam Hussein (seen on a poster, on the right), a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed who was killed in a 7th century battle in Kerbala.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ites believe his remains are entombed there. Exhausted pilgrims, including women carrying their children,... 
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The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ites believe his remains are entombed there. Exhausted pilgrims, including women carrying their children, marched long distances to reach the shrines. Many, arriving by air from Iran, Pakistan or Bahrain, had landed in Baghdad several days earlier.

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November 10, 2017 
Kerbala, 80 km (50 miles) south of the capital, was cloaked in black because of the robes worn by pilgrims,... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Kerbala, 80 km (50 miles) south of the capital, was cloaked in black because of the robes worn by pilgrims, and bedecked in a sea of flags. Saddam Hussein, a Sunni, banned Shi'ite gatherings for religious events for decades.

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November 10, 2017 
Pilgrims have gathered in sacred Shi'ite cities including Kerbala and Najaf for religious duties since... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Pilgrims have gathered in sacred Shi'ite cities including Kerbala and Najaf for religious duties since a U.S.-led invasion toppled him in 2003. But those gatherings were marred by suicide bombings carried out by Sunni militants, notably from al Qaeda and Islamic State, who regard Iraq's majority Shi'ites as infidels.

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November 10, 2017 
A man sharpens knives used by Shi'ite Muslim men to flagellate themselves. Now that those groups have... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A man sharpens knives used by Shi'ite Muslim men to flagellate themselves. Now that those groups have largely been defeated by U.S.-backed Iraqi security forces, Shi'ite pilgrims may have more peace of mind during this year's Arbain, though security remains tight across the country.

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November 10, 2017 
Mourning Shi'ites listen to recollections of how Hussein and his family were killed. The theme of martyrdom... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Mourning Shi'ites listen to recollections of how Hussein and his family were killed. The theme of martyrdom dominates, as pilgrims gash their foreheads with swords and beat themselves with chains. Hussein's death is interpreted by Shi'ites as a symbol of the struggle against injustice and oppression.

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November 10, 2017 
Tents have been set up in Kerbala to provide a resting place for pilgrims, where men serve them cups... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Tents have been set up in Kerbala to provide a resting place for pilgrims, where men serve them cups of free tea. Groups of people build camps where they cook, share food with others, and display decorative objects. Banners featuring Imam Hussein’s words are put up on walls and buildings. The ritual is a time for sorrow and self-reflection.

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November 10, 2017 
Others offer free massages to those arriving on foot from different cities, while tailors work on religious... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Others offer free massages to those arriving on foot from different cities, while tailors work on religious flags at a market.

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November 10, 2017 
Houses provided for Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims walking to Kerbala.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Houses provided for Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims walking to Kerbala.

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November 10, 2017 
A Shi'ite Muslim man walks to Kerbala in Hela, Iraq.

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Hela, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A Shi'ite Muslim man walks to Kerbala in Hela, Iraq.

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November 10, 2017 
A man working at the shrine of Imam Hussein sits on the street.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A man working at the shrine of Imam Hussein sits on the street.

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November 10, 2017 
A member of the Air Defense Command gives medicine to Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A member of the Air Defense Command gives medicine to Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims.

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November 10, 2017 
Chains, with which the Shi'ite Muslims flagellate themselves, hang.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Chains, with which the Shi'ite Muslims flagellate themselves, hang.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite Muslim men prepare to flagellate themselves.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite Muslim men prepare to flagellate themselves.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain, marking the culmination of a 40-day mourning... 
Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain, marking the culmination of a 40-day mourning period for Imam Hussein.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite Muslim men beat themselves with their hands in mourning.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite Muslim men beat themselves with their hands in mourning.

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November 10, 2017 
An actor dresses as Imam Abbas prepares to re-enact a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
An actor dresses as Imam Abbas prepares to re-enact a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

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November 10, 2017 
An actor dressed as Imam Abbas re-enacts a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
An actor dressed as Imam Abbas re-enacts a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

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November 10, 2017 
A tailor works on religious flags at a market.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A tailor works on religious flags at a market.

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November 10, 2017 
A man shows a tattoo on his hand which reads: "Imam Ali".

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
A man shows a tattoo on his hand which reads: "Imam Ali".

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite Muslims sit in a tent which is set up to provide a place for pilgrims to rest.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite Muslims sit in a tent which is set up to provide a place for pilgrims to rest.

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November 10, 2017 
Iranian Muslims flagellate themselves with chains in mourning for Imam Hussein.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Iranian Muslims flagellate themselves with chains in mourning for Imam Hussein.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite Muslim men pray in a tent.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite Muslim men pray in a tent.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims reach out to touch the tomb of Imam Abbas.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite Muslim pilgrims reach out to touch the tomb of Imam Abbas.

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November 10, 2017 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain.

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Kerbala, Iraq 
The Wider Image: Iraq's Kerbala transformed for sacred Shi'ite ritual 
Shi'ite pilgrims gather during the commemoration of Arbain.

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