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Millions mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali in Najaf

Saturday, 11 July 2015 1:08 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 11 July 2015 1:09 AM ]

Shia Muslim pilgrims and worshipers gather in the courtyard of the Imam Ali shrine during the evening prayer on May 30, 2015, in the Iraqi city of Najaf. (AFP)

Altaf Ahmad

Press TV, Najaf

Millions of mourners and worshippers have poured into Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala in the last couple of days from across the world to mark the Nights of Decree, also known as Laylat al-Qadr. People also paid tribute to the first Shia Imam, Imam Ali, on the anniversary of his martyrdom.

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