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Iran’s Christians celebrate Christmas

Iran’s Christians celebrate Christmas Gallery

29 December 2014

As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran, a predominantly Muslim nation where Christians make up less than 1% of the country’s approximate population of 77.5 million.

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Millions of Shia Pilgrims Flock to Karbala

Millions of Shia Pilgrims Flock to Karbala Gallery

14 December 2014

The Iraqi government confirmed that the number of pilgrims in the city of Karbala for the annual Arbaeen (Arbain) pilgrim has reached a record 17.5 million this year. Some local sources report the number might cross 20 million by the day of Arbaeen on 13 December.

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