In an interview, Mehdi Honardoost said steps have been taken by the embassy to further facilitate pilgrims’ trip to Iraq.
Pakistani pilgrims use the Iranian land for travel to Iraq to participate in the Arbaeen ritual.
Millions of pilgrims gather in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (S), in 680 AD.