A victim of the bomb attacks in Karbala calls for help
The Shi'a world is in mourning after bomb attacks shattered the peace of Ashura commemorations in Iraq and Pakistan.
The holy city of Karbala suffered seven bomb blasts and more than 75 are dead and hundreds injured.
There were more than two million pilgrims in the holy city for the anniversary of the death of the Imam Husayn.
Determined to not let terror rule the day, Ashura rituals continued but the mood was sombre and angry.
In London more than 5,000 people turned out for the annual Ashura march from Marble Arch to Holland Park.
Many had only just learned of the attacks on the Shi'a in Iraq and Pakistan.
Slideshow: Violence in Karbala
View pictures from from Karbala of pilgrims praying through the night, see the aftermath of the bomb attacks and rituals such as head cutting.
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Channel 4 News Updates:
Channel 4 News reports on the devastating attacks that left many in Iraq wondering who was to blame and what effect this bloodbath might have on an already fragile situation. Read more about: Analysing the attacks or
Up to 145 killed in Iraq blasts
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Ashura: London March
Ashura was commemorated in London with a march from Marble Arch to Holland Park ending at the Islamic Universal Association. What happened? Or watch it as video. (Dur: 2:15) Requires free Real Player.
Slideshow: London
Shi'a Muslims from across England attended the annual Ashura march. View pictures from the march.
