Altaf Ahmad

Press TV, Karbala

Millions are flocking to Iraq's Holy city of Karbala to celebrate the birth of Imam Hussein Bin Ali - the third Shia Imam and Grandson of prophet of Islam. Imam Hussain is one of the most revered figures of Islam and a 7th century revolutionary leader who fought against the tyrant of his time Yazid ibn Muawiyah.

Press TV's correspondent Altaf Ahmad reports.