At least 40 killed in bombing of Afghan religious celebration: Officials

A large explosion targeting a religious gathering in Afghanistan’s capital has killed 43 people and injured 83 others, the country’s health ministry said.

The people had gathered at a wedding hall to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad’s birthday, authorities said, and preliminary information shows the explosion may have been a suicide attack.

Religious leaders had invited members of the public to the event, and the number of people injured or killed in the blast could rise, authorities added.

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