Military action in Palestine unites Arab countries of the Middle East in righteous anger towards their common enemy During Arbaeen, Iraqis traditionally dress in black. This Shiite religious ritual marks the end of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussain, the grandson of Islamic Prophet Muhammad, who died in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. A key event of Arbaeen is the 80km pilgrimage from the city of Najaf to the holy city of Karbala, where the mausoleum of Imam Hussain is located. Along the way,

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