
NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )

NAJAF, IRAQ - MARCH 19: Thousands flock to the Tomb of Prophet Ali to commemorate the 1364th anniversary of his martyrdom in Najaf, Iraq on March 19, 2025. On the night coinciding with Laylat al-Qadr, which is accepted by Shiites as one of the 19th, 21st and 23rd days of Ramadan, many Iraqis worshipped and lamented collectively. ( Karar Essa - Anadolu Agency )