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Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of the saint's death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of the saint's death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:12 AM EST
Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 11:25 AM EST
Shiite pilgrims cover themselves with mud as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite pilgrims cover themselves with mud as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:41 AM EST
Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:29 AM EST
Shiite pilgrims wail as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite pilgrims wail as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:34 AM EST
Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:25 AM EST
Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:16 AM EST
Shiite faithful pilgrims cover themselves with mud as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite faithful pilgrims cover themselves with mud as a sign of grief at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:23 AM EST
Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of the saint's death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers gather at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of the saint's death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:14 AM EST
Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Shiite worshippers carry a symbolic coffin at the golden-domed shrine of Imam Moussa al-Kadhim, who died at the end of the 8th century, during the annual commemoration of his death, in Baghdad, Iraq, Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)

Mar. 10, 2021 05:20 AM EST