Friday, January 21, 2011

45 Shia pilgrims die in suicide bombings in Iraq

At least two cars driven by suicide bomb exploded today in the holy city of Karbala, south of Baghdad, killing 45 Shiite pilgrims and injuring about 150, reported the Iraqi Ministry of Interior. The explosions occurred in two routes used by people who make a pilgrimage to Karbala, 110 kilometers south of Baghdad.

The pilgrims were preparing to participate in the celebration of Arbaeen, which marks the end of 40 days of mourning saved by the death of Imam Hussein, grandson of the prophet Muhammad and third most important magnet for the Shiite branch of Islam. Earlier, a suicide bomber rammed the vehicle he was driving against the police headquarters in Baqouba, capital of Diyala province, leaving five dead and 30 heridesplosiónos, in the second attack against the facilities of the Iraqi security forces within 24 hours.

No comments:

Post a Comment