Iraq is bracing for more attacks on Shiites, who are preparing for the religious ritual of Ashura.
At mosques and shrines across Iraq, millions of Shiites are expected to commemorate the slaying of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein (AS) at the battle of Kerbala in 680 AD.
The level of violence this year could be especially high because of the presence of ISIL militants in Iraq, World Bulletin reported.