IRAQ-RELIGION-SHIITES-ASHURA-UNREST

IRAQ-RELIGION-SHIITES-ASHURA-UNREST

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History, Religious Studies, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the annual pilgrimage to Karbala for Ashura, where pilgrims from Iraq and beyond commemorate the death of Imam Hussein in 680 AD. Despite the dangers and past bans under Saddam Hussein, Shiites continue to make the pilgrimage. The video highlights the sectarian violence between Shiites and Sunnis, which claimed thousands of lives, and the security measures in place to protect pilgrims. The determination of the pilgrims is emphasized, as they reject terrorism and remain committed to their journey.

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