Iraq: Martyrdom anniv. of Imam Kadhim held under tight security

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Millions of pilgrims from all over Iraq have converged at a holy shrine in northern Baghdad to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the Seventh Shia imam Musa ibn Jafar al-Kazim.The pilgrims say the recent security measures during the pilgrimage have encouraged the Iraqis to take part in this sacred ritual.Free food, water, medical care and transportation have been provided to the pilgrims.The security officials said there has been high coordination since last week to provide the health, security and basic services for the pilgrims during the pilgrimage.This is not the first pilgrimage, to be managed by the security forces, without witnessing terrorist attacks against the pilgrims.This, according to the security leaders indicates the professionalism of the Iraqi security forces in dealing with such events. /129