A historic Iraqi city connects between past and future in a divided Middle East - opinion

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SHI’ITE MUSLIM pilgrims take part in a ceremony, marking the ritual of Arbaeen, in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, in September.

SHI’ITE MUSLIM pilgrims take part in a ceremony, marking the ritual of Arbaeen, in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, in September.

(photo credit: ALAA AL-MARJANI/REUTERS)

FEBRUARY 18, 2024 02:10