Islamabad

May 27th 2005- A suicide bomber exploded at the Bari Iman shrine in Islambd the capital of Pakistan. The bomb went off at the mosque which is shared by both Sunni and Shite Muslims in the midst of a Shite crowd on the last day of a five day festival. 20 were killed and scores wounded. After the explosion Shites rioted in the streets and attacked a Kentucky Fried Chicken location burning to death six employees. The explosion represented a major escalation in sectarian violence in Pakistan. .

On May 27, 2005, at the Bari Imam shrine in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. This shrine is a significant religious site for both Sunni and Shia Muslims in the country. On this particular day, a suicide bomber detonated explosives amidst a Shia crowd that had gathered for the last day of a five-day festival. The attack resulted in 20 deaths and left many more injured.

The aftermath of the attack saw heightened tensions and violence, particularly from the Shia community who were the primary victims of the bombing. There were riots in the streets, and a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet was attacked and set on fire, leading to the tragic death of six employees.

This incident marked a significant escalation in sectarian violence in Pakistan. Sectarian violence, particularly between Sunni and Shia Muslims, has been a longstanding issue in Pakistan, and this event underscored the severity and potential for escalation of these conflicts.