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| Explosion rocks shrine in Kabul | Explosion rocks shrine in Kabul |
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| A blast has rocked a shrine in the Afghan capital Kabul when it was packed with pilgrims on a national holiday. | |
| At least 20 people were killed, reports say, with many others injured. Officials say the blast was caused by a suspected suicide bomber. | |
| Another blast hit the northern city of Mazar-i-Sharif at about the same time, killing four. | |
| There are tensions between Afghan Sunni and minority Shia Muslims, but no recent history of sectarian attacks. | |
| Shia Muslims are commemorating Ashura, a national holiday in Afghanistan. | |
| It is the climax of Muharram - the month of mourning for the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. | It is the climax of Muharram - the month of mourning for the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson. |
| The blasts happened at about 1200 (0730 GMT). | |
| The BBC's Quentin Sommerville in Kabul says it seems to be a co-ordinated attack with a sectarian element, with the Shia community the target. | |
| The bomb which exploded near the main mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif was apparently hidden in a bicycle, and went off shortly after the Kabul blast. | |
| Are you in Kabul? Were you in the area? Did you witness anything? Send us your comments and experiences. | Are you in Kabul? Were you in the area? Did you witness anything? Send us your comments and experiences. |