Historical Events tagged with "ashoura"
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Military & Warfare
Al-Qaeda's Ashoura Massacre in Iraq
March 2nd, 2004 21 years ago
A devastating attack occurred in Baghdad during the Ashoura religious observance. As thousands of Shiite Muslims gathered to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, Al-Qaeda orchestrated a suicide bombing, resulting in the deaths of approximately 170 individuals and injuries to over 500 others. The bombing targeted a crowded street filled with participants, highlighting the violent sectarian tensions in Iraq following the invasion.
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