Female Suicide Bomber Kills Shiite Pilgrims In Baghdad
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - JANUARY 4: Iraqi soldiers search pilgrims on their way to the Imam Moussa Al-kadhim shrine on January 4, 2009 in the al-Kadhimiya district north of Baghdad, Iraq. A female suicide bomber blew herself up in front of Imam Moussa Al-kadhim shrine killing at least 35 and wounding over 60 according to the Iraqi police. Crowds of worshipping pilgrims, including many from Iran, who were gathering for the upcoming Day of Ashura, were reportedly among those killed and injured in the incident. Ashura, officially celebrated on January 7, is one of the holiest days of remembrance for Shiite Muslims. (Photo by Wathiq Khuzaie /Getty Images)