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Bomb Kills Dozens at Mosque in Pakistan
A bomb exploded at a Shiite Muslim mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. The blast happened during Friday prayers.
The mosque is in the Tarlai area on the city's outskirts. At least 31 people died in the bombing.
Dozens more were wounded. Rescue teams responded to help the injured people.
Klear Note — Shiite Muslims are a branch of Islam. Pakistan has experienced mosque bombings before. Friday prayers are the main weekly gathering for Muslims.
Key Terms 2
- Shiite Muslim
- One of the two main groups of Islam. Shiites follow different religious leaders than Sunni Muslims.
- Islamabad
- The capital city of Pakistan, a country in South Asia.