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Iraq stampede kills 31 at Ashura commemorations in Karbala
« on: September 10, 2019, 05:29:01 pm »
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Iraq stampede kills 31 at Ashura commemorations in Karbala

At least 31 people have been killed in a stampede during commemorations for the Shia holy day of Ashura in the Iraqi city of Karbala, officials say.

A health ministry spokesman said another 100 people were injured and warned that the death toll could rise.

The stampede reportedly occurred when a pilgrim tripped while hundreds of thousands were performing a ritual.

Ashura commemorates the martyrdom in battle of the Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, in 680AD.

Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-49653401

Karbala is Iraq's Holiest City from what I understand.

Population of 700,000, not small.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karbala