Iraq has witnessed at least four explosions in the first week of Muslims’ holy month of Ramadan.
In Karbala, one of the most important holy cities of Shia Muslims, an explosion near farmer market killed five and wounded 19 others.
Also a suicide bomber exploded himself in the Musayyib mosques in Babul killing 12 and wounding 25.
In Basrah and Kut two cars exploded and killed 11 and wounded 35 Shia Muslims.
Lastly three people were killed and 13 injured in a car explosion in Nasiriyah, Iraq.
The explosions took place in busy areas where civilians attend to shop or pray in the month of Ramadan. Ramadan is one of the most important months in which all Muslims, regardless of their faith, fast. The rituals of this month is meant to bring Muslim closer to each other and spread the spirit of brotherhood, yet Anti- Shia terrorist groups use it to target Shia gatherings.
Shia Rights Watch asks and urges all groups to respect this month and spread peace instead of hatred.
