January 24, 2011

Shiite pilgrims are seen in Karbala, 50 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq, on Jan. 23, as faithful flock to the holy city for Arbaeen, marking the end of the 40-day mourning period after the anniversary of the 7th century martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the prophet Muhammad's grandson.

PHOTO: Ahmed al-Husseini/AP