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14 August 2023

Secretary General of Imam Ali (AS) Holy Shrine: We expect to host more than 150 thousand pilgrims per day during Arbaeen Pilgrimage.

Accompanied with heads of Security, External Services, Internal services, Secretary General of Imam Ali Holy Shrine viewed firsthand the accommodation locations inside the Courtyard of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) for the visitors, who are coming from Arab and foreign countries.


Secretary General said, "During our morning tour, we viewed firsthand the works in the Courtyard of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her). The work is going on smoothly and we expect about 150 thousands visitors daily."

Mr. Osama al-Baghdadi, the head of Interior Affairs Department said, "according to the instructions of the secretary general of Imam Ali Holy Shrine, we prepared the worship part in the Courtyard of Fatima Zahra (peace be upon her) to receive the visitors of the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The halls will be separated for men and women and there will be special parts for the families."

Head of External Services Department, Mr. Raad Kashkol said, "we have provided 15 halls with (1000) rags of different sizes and (200 m2) of carpet. In addition, we have prepared about 500 health facilities; 300 for men and 200 for women."