HOLY KADHIMIYAH, Iraq: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Mousa bin Jafar Al-Kadhim (AS), seventh infallible descendant of Prophet Muhammad (SW), on Rajab 25, July 29, Tuesday, the main mourning gathering in the world was held at Kadhimiyah at the holy shrine of the Imam (AS) with an estimated more than 6 million people attended.

The ceremony under a mass of green and black flags passed peacefully, a day after three female suicide bombers left over 35 martyred among crowds of pilgrims.

Authorities lifted a vehicle curfew in the capital, imposed for the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary.

"I congratulate the millions of people and the mourning processions which took place with the utmost organization, showing great coordination with the armed forces," said a statement from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki's office.

Black-clad mourners from around Iraq and other countries packed Baghdad's streets as they made their way to the Kadhamiyah shrine in the city's north.

Mourners usually travel to such events on foot.

Tents were set up along the way to hand out food, tea, milk and water.

Security forces had put female guards around Kadhamiyah to search women.