Yes, I think that's mostly correct. From reading other sources, it is an annual pilgrimage to this holy site in Iraq for Shia muslims. Happens every year. Has nothing to do with ISIS directly. The only protest aspect is that many of the people traveled through ISIS held territory to get there.
That alone could be seen as rather inspirational or defiant, but in the end it's probably not ISIS related. Can be hard to tell sometimes.
Seems these days finding the truth in the news is a chore. No one seems to care about what is true and they are more concerned about how they feel. Political correctness and the backlash one gets for stating facts that others do not want to hear is just another form of control. In this mix of misinformation it's hard to sift through what is fact and fiction with the result of turning people against each other. Division creates a breeding ground for power hungry leaders to rule.
Regardless of why all these Muslims have gathered, it is a huge peaceful gathering and the media has chosen to ignore it.
One of the things that makes news newsworthy is when an event breaks records. The largest peaceful gathering in itself is newsworthy and the fact that they are Muslims should make it even more so. Interesting the media has chosen to ignore it.
You're 100% correct on all of that. I couldn't agree with you more.