AhlulBayt News Agency

source : Iran press
Wednesday

6 September 2023

11:54:03 PM
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Number of Arbaeen pilgrims this year unprecedented: Iraqi PM

"The number of pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen March this year is unprecedented," the Iraqi Prime Minister said on Wednesday.

"The number of pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen March this year is unprecedented," the Iraqi Prime Minister said on Wednesday.

"All the state's capabilities were employed to receive the Arbaeen visitors," Mohammad Shia al-Sudani said in a press conference held in the holy city of Karbala.

"May God increase the rewards of the participants in the Arbaeen of Imam Hossein, peace be upon him, as words fail to describe the Hosseinian epic," al-Sudani said, stressing "the commitment of the government and its civil and security agencies to facilitate all services during the Arbaeen visit."

He added, "All the capabilities of the state were employed to provide the appropriate atmosphere to receive millions of visitors," noting that "the Iraqi people were distinguished by their adoration for Imam Hossein."

The Iraqi Prime Minister appreciated "the great role played by the government and its institutions in the Arbaeen visit," and thanked "the Council of Ministers, especially the Ministers of Electricity, Health, and the oil, transport, and trade undersecretaries who were present on behalf of the ministers."

"The security services provided a continuous service that was not limited to the security aspect, as it monitored every small and large matter in a way that provides security for which the enemies are lurking," explaining, "We follow the smallest details and did not neglect any information," Al-Sudani said.

Al-Sudani presented "thanks to the security forces and the heroes of the Popular Mobilization Authority (Hashd al-Shaabi) who made a lot of giving, effort, and service," pointing out that "the Popular Mobilization Authority presented for the first time an integrated plan, starting from the ports to reach the holy city of Karbala."

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