Pilgrims gather in Karbala, Iraq, for the Ashura ritual Jan. 19. The 10-day event commemorates the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Mohammad, near the city 1,300 years ago. About 2.5 million people are estimated to have gathered in Karbala this year. Iraqi security forces have increased their operations in southern Iraq to protect the pilgrims, utilizing 25,000 soldiers and police officers. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Nicole Dykstra)
| Date Taken: | 01.19.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 07.12.2011 16:42 |
| Photo ID: | 73606 |
| VIRIN: | 080119-A-7730D-004 |
| Resolution: | 1236x1730 |
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| Location: | KARBALA, IQ |
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