Mortar shelling cause of last night sounds of explosion in Karbala

Thurday night at least six approximately heavy sounds of explosion were heard in Karbala and nearby areas.

The attacks on the largest peaceful gathering of Shia Muslims occured at a time that according to Iraqi sources at least 17 million pilgrims had arrived in Karbala until Thursday to participate in Arbaeen rituals – to be held on Saturday — and the number is still increasing.

Arbaeen is a religious observation that occurs 40 days after Ashura, the day of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Ahlul Beit Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).