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Coverage dated August 7, 2022

Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashoura

Headline from The Buffalo News

Millions of Shiite Muslims, from Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan, are marking the festival of Ashoura. It's one of the most emotional occasions in their religious calendar, commemorating the 7th

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  1. The Buffalo News

    Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashoura (opens The Buffalo News)

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    Millions of Shiite Muslims, from Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan, are marking the festival of Ashoura. It's one of the most emotional occasions in their religious calendar, commemorating the 7th

  2. Christian Science Monitor

    In Afghanistan, Iran, and Pakistan, Shiite Muslims mark Ashoura (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Millions of Shiite Muslims are marking the festival of Ashoura that commemorates the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. In Taliban-run Afghanistan, security forces are on high alert for any violence that could mar the celebrations.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark the solemn holy day of Ashoura (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Millions of Shiite Muslims — in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and beyond — are marking the festival of Ashoura.

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