The Iraqi police roll into a local market in Kadhimiya,
The Iraqi police roll into a local market in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. There was an increase in Iraqi security for the Ashura celebration.
An Iraqi soldier hands out leaflets at Pontoon Bridge
An Iraqi soldier hands out leaflets at Pontoon Bridge in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
A U.S. Soldier with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
A U.S. Soldier with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade thumb wrestles with an Iraqi boy during the Ashura celebration in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
An Iraqi vendor waters vegetables during Ashura in
An Iraqi vendor waters vegetables during Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
Nashville, Mich., native Spc. Chase Walden, a team
Nashville, Mich., native Spc. Chase Walden, a team leader with 1st Platoon, Company Alpha, 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, pulls security inside a guard tower of the Joint Security Station (JSS... More
A U.S. Soldier with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd
A U.S. Soldier with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade high-fives an Iraqi boy during the Ashura celebration in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
An Iraqi vendor prepares fresh food during Ashura in
An Iraqi vendor prepares fresh food during Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
Iraqis celebrating Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan.
Iraqis celebrating Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Ashura is a day of mourning. The holiday celebrates the Battle of Karbala and the sacrifice of Hussein ibn Ali.
Iraqis celebrating Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan.
Iraqis celebrating Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Ashura is a day of mourning. The holiday celebrates the Battle of Karbala and the sacrifice of Hussein ibn Ali. (Photo by: Petty Officer 2nd Class Rob... More
An Iraqi soldier mans a checkpoint along the road to
An Iraqi soldier mans a checkpoint along the road to Aruba square. Iraqis parade along the road to celebrate Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
An Iraqi boy salutes coalition forces during Ashura
An Iraqi boy salutes coalition forces during Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
Iraqi men beat themselves with small whips on their
Iraqi men beat themselves with small whips on their way to Karbala in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Celebrating Ashura, men beat themselves with whips, chains and batons to commemorate the sacrifice Hussein ibn Ali.
A man purchases items at a local convenience store
A man purchases items at a local convenience store during Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
An Iraqi vendor serves food and drink to pilgrims
An Iraqi vendor serves food and drink to pilgrims celebrating Ashura. Ashura is a day of mourning celebrated in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
U.S. Army Sgt. John Easton with the 18th Infantry Regiment,
U.S. Army Sgt. John Easton with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Heavy Brigade is surrounded by Iraqi children celebrating Ashura in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009.
Iraqi men beat themselves with small whips on their
Iraqi men beat themselves with small whips on their way to Karbala in Kadhimiya, Iraq, Jan. 6, 2009. Celebrating Ashura, men beat themselves with whips, chains and batons to commemorate the sacrifice Hussein ibn Ali.