AhlulBayt News Agency

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Tuesday

17 November 2015

4:25:07 PM
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ISIS plot to attack Shia pilgrims on Arbaeen foiled

Iraqi army forces discovered an ISIS cell in southern Baghdad and thwarted ISIS's plot for attacking Shia pilgrims on Arbaeen.

Ahlul Bayt News Agency -ABNA- Iraqi army forces has dismantled an ISIS cell in the region of "al-Yusufiyah", southern Baghdad, avoiding a major terror attack planned to target big Shia gathering in Arbaeen of Imam Hussein (AS).

In this operation three explosive belts, 30 bombs, RPG and a number of grenades were found.

Every year millions of Shia Muslims from across the globe walk toward Karbala in Iraq to commemorate the fortieth day of Imam Hussein martyrdom anniversary, third Shia Imam.

Last year this gathering was named as a big religious gathering ever happened in the history with almost 20 million of Shia Muslims.

Every year Iraqi security forces must apply strict security measures before the event to be sure of organizing safe Arbaeen.



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